Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Relx
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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) intends to make a sole-source award to RELX Inc. (LexisNexis) for an annual subscription to its Digital Library Collection. This Special Notice is for informational purposes only, as a solicitation will not be issued. The estimated value for this requirement is $175,000.00.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for an annual subscription to the Lexis/Overdrive digital Library collection, specifically for legal research of Mathew Bender Treatises published by LexisNexis. This includes exclusive access to specific print titles like Chisum, Gilson, and Milgrim, which are critical for the ITC's legal staff and are unavailable through other digital platforms.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
- NAICS Code: 519290 (Internet Publishing and Web Search)
- PSC: DA10 (Support Services, SaaS/Subscription)
- Awardee (Intended): RELX Inc. (LexisNexis)
- Estimated Value: $175,000.00
- Period of Performance: July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027 (base year), with four anticipated one-year options.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Information Due: June 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET
- Published: June 12, 2026
Evaluation
This announcement is not a request for competitive quotations, and a solicitation will not be available. The Government's determination not to compete this action is solely within its discretion.
Additional Notes
Market research confirmed that Matthew Bender treatises are exclusively available digitally through Lexis platforms, with competitors like Westlaw and Bloomberg Law not offering access to these specific titles. Any information received by the due date will be considered. Telephonic questions are strongly discouraged. Contact: Ian Quillman, Contracting Officer, at ian.quillman@usitc.gov.