76 -- Notice of intent to procure on a sole-source basis

The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Seattle Regional Library intends to procure a one-year Internet subscription to Current Contents and Web of Science from the Institute for Scientific Information on a sole-source basis. This subscription will support up to five simultaneous users and will be accessible through the NOAA website, incorporating IP address filtering and providing links to full-text journals directly from desktops. The Institute for Scientific Information is the exclusive provider of these services, making this sole-source procurement necessary. The acquisition, valued under $100,000, is being conducted as a simplified acquisition for streamlined processing. The notice serves as an official announcement of this intent and includes key points such as the solicitation number WASC-5-0255, the location of the office in Seattle, Washington, and contact information for Maria L. Mendoza, the designated point of contact. The procurement falls under NAICS code 511140, which relates to publishing industries, and supports NOAA's mission by enhancing access to critical scientific information resources.