Notice of Intent to Sole Source - HeinOnline
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 U. S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source contract to William S. Hein & Co Inc for an annual subscription to HeinOnline. This subscription provides essential legal and multidisciplinary research materials for the ITC legal staff. This is not a request for competitive proposals, and a solicitation will not be issued. Interested parties must respond by March 31, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for an annual subscription to HeinOnline, a comprehensive digital repository for historical and contemporary legal and multidisciplinary research materials. HeinOnline offers precise image-based PDFs, advanced search tools, and a wide breadth of authoritative content, which are critical for USITC researchers and legal professionals. The USITC states that HeinOnline is the sole provider of required legacy e-materials, and sourcing these resources individually from different vendors would be cost-prohibitive.
Contract & Timeline
- Contracting Agency: U. S. International Trade Commission (USITC)
- Intended Contractor: William S. Hein & Co Inc
- Contract Type: Sole Source (under FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source)
- NAICS Code: 519290 - Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services
- PSC: DA10 - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE
- Period of Performance: One base year with four option years:
- Base Year: April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027
- Option Year 1: April 1, 2027 to March 31, 2028
- Option Year 2: April 1, 2028 to March 31, 2029
- Option Year 3: April 1, 2029 to March 31, 2030
- Option Year 4: April 1, 2030 to March 31, 2031
- Set-Aside: None specified (Sole Source)
- Information Due: March 31, 2026 (within five days of the March 26, 2026 posting date)
Submission & Evaluation
This announcement is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals. The Government's determination not to compete this action is solely within its discretion. However, any information received from interested parties within five days after the posting date will be considered. Information should be sent to Meaghann Peak, Contracting Officer, at meaghann.peak@USITC.gov.
Additional Notes
Telephonic questions or requests are strongly discouraged.