POLITICO Pro Subscriptions
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 Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) intends to award a sole source purchase order to POLITICO, LLC for POLITICO Pro Subscriptions. This notice serves as a presolicitation for market research purposes, not a request for competitive proposals. Written responses from responsible sources are due by March 16, 2026, 12:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for access to real-time policy news, real-time email alerts, newsletters, and reports. The CFTC states that the data provided by this subscription is unique to POLITICO Pro and cannot be obtained from any other source.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Purchase Order (Notice of Intent)
- Duration: One (1) Base Year and two (2) consecutive 1-year option periods.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: March 16, 2026, 12:00 PM ET
- Published: February 27, 2026
- Authority: 41 U.S.C. § 1901, as implemented by FAR 12.102(a).
Evaluation
This is not a solicitation of offers. The Government will consider written responses from all responsible sources received by the due date. Information received will be used solely for market research to establish capability. A determination not to compete this requirement is at the discretion of the Government.
Additional Notes
No formal solicitation package is available. Oral communications are not acceptable. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred in preparing a response to this announcement.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Tamara Jones (T_Jones@cftc.gov, 202-418-5341)