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 renewal of the Wall Street Journal Corporate Digital subscription. 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, the procurement provides FCC staff with access to specialized financial and business news content. The contracting officer has determined that Dow Jones & Company, Inc. is the sole provider for this corporate subscription, justifying the award under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) as the only source reasonably available to meet the government's requirements.

The anticipated contract includes a five-year base period running from June 3, 2026, to June 2, 2031, followed by four 12-month option periods. Performance is centered in Washington, KY, under solicitation number PRO-LIBR260014. This Justification and Approval (J&A) notice was published on May 20, 2026, for informational purposes and includes one attachment titled REDACTED - FAR 13 - Single Source Justification.pdf. While no responses to this notice are anticipated, any challenges regarding the requirement must be submitted in writing to the point of contact, Priscilla Cruz, with sufficient information to demonstrate the ability to meet the agency's stated needs.