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DFC Subscription Management Service

ID: 77344425Q0003 • Type: Sources Sought

Description

This is a Request-for-Information (RFI) notice. This is not a request for proposals and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. All responsible businesses, including small businesses, are encouraged to respond to this notice. The information requested by this notice will be used within the DFC to facilitate the decision-making process and will not be disclosed outside the agency. DFC will not be responsible for any cost incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice. Unsolicited proposals or offers of any kind will not be considered in response to this notice. All information received in response to this notice that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to this notice will not be returned.

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Office of Strategic Information (OSI) is seeking capability information and industry comments pursuant to the attached Draft Statement of Work (SOW). This information shall be provided by interested contractors that believe they are potential sources for the services of a professional subscription management agent to acquire and manage DFC's collection of subscriptions to serials and databases in all formats from a variety of foreign and domestic publishers of varied sizes and sophistication.

Please provide Federal corporate experience in the services of a professional subscription management agent to acquire and manage DFC's collection of subscriptions to serials and databases in all formats from a variety of foreign and domestic publishers of varied sizes and sophistication. At this time, questions concerning the composition and requirements for a future solicitation, as well as those regarding the nature of future services to be performed under any DFC requirements will not be accepted. All submissions shall be submitted via FedConnect. The Draft Statement of Work is attached to this announcement for interested parties to reference.

Use this link to see more information about this opportunity on FedConnect: https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/?doc=DOCNUMBER&agency=AGENCY_CODE

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Background
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is the U.S. Government's development finance agency, mobilizing U.S. private capital to address critical development challenges while advancing U.S. foreign policy interests. DFC partners with businesses to create jobs and opportunities in emerging markets, focusing on projects that build infrastructure, expand telecommunications access, and provide financing for women entrepreneurs. Established in 2019, DFC adheres to high U.S. business standards and respects environmental, human rights, and worker rights.

Work Details
DFC’s Office of Strategic Information (OSI) requires a professional subscription management agent to acquire and manage a collection of subscriptions to serials and databases from various foreign and domestic publishers. The collection is expected to start with approximately 25 titles and may expand or contract based on agency needs.

Examples of current subscription titles include:
- AVCJ (Asian Venture Capital Journal) - new sub (Publisher: Mergermarket)
- Transnational Dispute Management (Publisher: MARIS B.V)
- SSIR (Stanford Social Innovation Review) (Publisher: SSIR)
- RMA membership (Publisher: Risk Management Association)
- DevexPro (Publisher: Devex)
- TradeMap (Publisher: International Trade Centre)
- Foreign Policy (Publisher: Graham Holdings Company)

Additional titles include:
- Convergence
- Africa Capital Digest
- ImpactAlpha
- Journal of International Arbitration online
- Global Water Intelligence
- Latin American Economy and Business
- Africa Confidential
- African Energy
- Private Equity Africa
- Investment Arbitration Reporter
- Access Reports
- Budget and Program Newsletter
- Economist.com
- WashingtonPost.com
- Capital IQ - new sub (Publisher: S&P Global)
- Bloomberg terminals/Anywheres (Publisher: Bloomberg Finance LP)
- Bridge to India package (Crisil Limited)
- ACAMS membership - new (Association of Certified Money-Laundering Specialists)
- IJGlobal package (Delinian Limited)
- World-Check (LSEG)
- E&E News series (Politico)
- CyberFEDS (LRP Press)
- Business News Americas
- EMIS (ISI Emerging Markets)
- ATLAS Data Base (Microfinanza Rating S.R.L.)
- Fitch Ratings
- S&P RatingsDirect
- Pitchbook Data Inc.
- Leadership Connect
- Universe Data & Analytics (MSCI)
- Wall Street Journal Digital (Dow Jones & Company)
- Financial Times Digital.

Overview

Response Deadline
Nov. 13, 2024, 3:00 p.m. EST Due in 11 Days
Posted
Oct. 29, 2024, 1:58 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Washington, DC United States
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
1000 Employees
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Odds of Award
10%
On 10/29/24 International Development Finance Corporation issued Sources Sought 77344425Q0003 for DFC Subscription Management Service due 11/13/24. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 513120 and PSC 7630.
Primary Contact
Name
Justine Codling   Profile
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CORPORATION > UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CORPORATION > OFFICE OF ACQUISITION
FPDS Organization Code
7700-773444
Source Organization Code
500154794
Last Updated
Oct. 29, 2024
Last Updated By
justine.codling@dfc.gov
Archive Date
Dec. 31, 2024