Notice of Intent to Sole Source e-Cig Intelligence Database Subscription

The Food and Drug Administration intends to make a sole source award for a subscription to Ecig intelligence, a comprehensive source known for Electronic Nicotine Delivery System (ENDS) market data. The FDAs/Center for Tobacco Products requires this data to be able to measure and compare incidence and usage rates,market size, product form adoption, online and offline pricing, distribution channels, domestic and foreign product and marketing regulation, taxes, and points of contact. Effective regulation necessitates a full knowledge of the history and status of these factors and how they affect the market domestically and internationally. ECigIntelligence is the only source for the comprehensive data needed.

The FDA intends to make a sole source award for this subscription to:

Tamarind Media Limited

5 St. John’s Lane

London ECIM 4BH

In accordance with FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement within five (5) days after the publication of this synopsis which shall be considered by the agency. Responses received after 5 days

or without the required information may not be considered.

For information concerning this acquisition contact:

Nakita Archibald

Contract Specialist

Nakita.Archibald@fda.hhs.gov

A determination by the Government not to compete because of information received is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.