Capital Forum
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Justice (DOJ), Justice Management Division, intends to procure an online enterprise subscription to Capitol Forum on a sole source basis. This product provides authoritative information on antitrust policy, merger control, and corporate investigations. The statutory authority for this proposed procurement is 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), citing only one responsible source. Responses from interested concerns are due by February 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
The required product is an online enterprise subscription to Capitol Forum, providing internet access to its proprietary information and reporting. This includes critical data and analysis related to:
- Antitrust policy and enforcement
- Merger control
- Corporate investigations
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Intent (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation)
- Duration: One (1) year anticipated period of performance
- Set-Aside: None specified (sole source intent)
- Response Due: February 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET
- Published: January 26, 2026
Evaluation
This is not a formal solicitation. Responses received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government retains discretion on whether to open this requirement to competition based on the responses. Responses will not be considered as bids or proposals.
Additional Notes
Contractors must be fully and actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). The solicitation will not be distributed on SAM.gov. Interested concerns must submit complete details of their company’s product, clearly demonstrating it is equivalent to Capitol Forum, to marla.chesler@usdoj.gov. No telephone responses will be accepted.