Wall Street Journal Corporate Subscription

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) intends to award a sole source purchase order to Dow Jones & Company, Inc. for an agency-wide corporate digital subscription to the Wall Street Journal. This procurement is a renewal of existing services to provide staff with access to media content provided exclusively by Dow Jones & Company, Inc. The contracting officer has determined that only one source is reasonably available for this requirement pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

The anticipated contract includes a base period of performance from June 3, 2026, through June 2, 2031, followed by four twelve-month option periods. This requirement is classified under NAICS 516210 for Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers and PSC 7630 for Newspapers and Periodicals. Performance will take place in Washington, KY, and potentially other agency locations.

Solicitation PRO-LIBR260014 was published as a notice of intent to award a sole source contract for informational purposes. Supporting documentation includes a redacted single-source justification file. Priscilla Cruz serves as the point of contact for this action, which was updated on May 20, 2026. Any challenges to this requirement must be submitted in writing with sufficient information to demonstrate the ability to meet the government's stated needs.