76 -- Journals

The Department of the Navy, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery at the National Naval Medical Center is seeking to procure electronic journals for fiscal year 2008 through a sole source negotiation with Elsevier Science Direct. This contract is for a one-year period and involves the acquisition of one electronic journal unit under NAICS code 511120, which pertains to publishing industries. The procurement is conducted under the authority of the Clinger Cohen Act of 1996 and FAR Part 6.302-1, indicating that only one responsible source is capable of meeting the agency's requirements, thus no competitive bids are solicited. The combined synopsis, solicitation, and notice of intent document serves as the sole announcement of this procurement opportunity, with no further written notice to be issued. Questions regarding the solicitation are to be submitted in writing by the specified closing date of September 27, 2007, at 3:00 P.M. EST. The contract is managed by the Acquisition Management Service at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, under the Department of Defense. This non-competitive acquisition reflects a clear intent to purchase from Elsevier Science Direct exclusively, emphasizing the unique nature of the service required.