76--Cengage Learning

The Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) at West Point plans to award a sole source contract under the authority of 10 USC 2304(c)(1) and Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1 due to the requirement for a unique source providing essential periodical databases. This contract involves paying access fees for a variety of specialized digital collections and archives, including historical and declassified documents, newspapers, and scholarly resources such as Iraq 1914-1974, Middle East Series, 18th Century Collection, and others. These resources are critical for supporting research and academic programs at the United States Military Academy. The procurement falls under NAICS code 511120 with a size standard of $500, and no solicitation or request for quotation will be issued as only one responsible source can satisfy the agency’s needs. The contract, titled "76--Cengage Learning," was publicly notified in March 2015 and is administered by the Department of Defense at MICC-West Point, located in New York. The award ensures continued access to these valuable periodicals required for academic and scholarly use at the military academy, highlighting the necessity of maintaining uninterrupted access to these unique digital databases. The contract is exclusive, emphasizing that no other supplies or services are deemed suitable to fulfill the specified academic requirements.