NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE

The Department of Commerce, Shared Services Procurement Office, acting on behalf of SelectUSA, intends to award a firm-fixed-price sole source contract to The Financial Times Limited. This requirement provides commercial subscription access to the fDi Markets database to support global foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction activities. The subscription must deliver current and historical greenfield investment data, early investment signals, company investment intelligence, and exportable analytical reporting capabilities.

The anticipated period of performance includes a one-year base period followed by three one-year option periods. This requirement is classified under NAICS 513110 for Newspaper Publishers and PSC 7630 for Newspapers and Periodicals. There is no set-aside designated for this procurement, which is identified by solicitation number TAGM0000-26-00014 and performed in Washington, D.C.

A Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JFOC) was posted as an attachment on March 2, 2026. While this notice serves informational purposes rather than a formal request for proposals, responsible sources may submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet the government's requirements. Submissions must be received in writing by the response deadline of March 17, 2026.