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The Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground plans to issue a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to Thomson Reuters (Scientific) LLC for the subscription of the Web of Science, a proprietary online research tool offering comprehensive indexing of peer-reviewed journals dating back to 1900 and advanced citation analysis. This contract falls under NAICS code 511140 and will utilize Federal Acquisition Regulation Parts 12 and 13, which govern the acquisition of commercial items and simplified purchase procedures. The Web of Science subscription is essential to the Edgewood Chemical and Biological Center (ECBC), which currently holds this subscription. Thomson Reuters is the sole authorized provider since they exclusively own the content and rights for the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE), Conference Proceedings Citation Index (CPCI), and Journal Citation Reports (JCR) databases, with no third-party vendors able to provide access. No solicitation documents will be issued, but interested contractors must submit a comprehensive technical package demonstrating their ability to meet the government’s requirements along with online representations and certifications through the System for Award Management (SAM). Responses must address any commercial contract requirements, such as financing, warranty, and delivery provisions, as stipulated under FAR Part 12. Submissions are due electronically by 10:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on September 11, 2015. Although this notice is not a competitive solicitation, all timely responses will be considered before the government finalizes the acquisition approach. Telephone inquiries will not be entertained, and failure to comply with SAM registration and required documentation will result in noncompliant submissions.

General Info

Sole source contract to Thomson Reuters for Web of Science subscription, due September 11, 2015.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Director

NAICS

511140 - Directory and Mailing List Publishers

Place of Performance

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PostedSep 8

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Director

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OfficeABER PROV GRD, MD, 21005, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Director

Office AddressABER PROV GRD, MD, 21005, USA

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Full Description

The Army Contracting Command, Tenant Contracting Division, Aberdeen Proving Ground intends to issue a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price contract, under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Thomson Reuters (Scientific) LLC 1500 Spring Garden ST #4 Philadelphia, PA 19130 - 4067 NAICS Code is 511140. The contractor shall provide: Subscription of Web of Science - 1 Job The Edgewood Chemical and Biological Center (ECBC) already has the subscription to Web of Science. Web of Science provides the most comprehensive indexing of peer reviewed journals across a broad range of subject areas, back to 1900: while also allowing for cited reference searching and analysis of individuals and organizations. The Web of Science is a proprietary online information research tool with unique functionality, designed by Thomson Reuters. The content/data of the SCIE, CPCI and JCR is owned solely by Thomson Reuters. There is no other source available that can grant access rights to the Web of Science, or the content in SCIE, CPCI or JCR. Thomson Reuters is the sole source for the proprietary database and its content; there are no third party vendors for these unique products. The North American Industry Classification System (MAICS) for this requirement is 511140 and the size standard is 500. This particular software is specified by Edgewood Chemical & Biological Center (ECBC). There are no solicitation documents; however, contractors interested in this requirement should submit a complete technical package, which provides clear and convincing evidence that they can meet the Government's requirement. In addition, the response should include Offeror's Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA)--Commercial Items in accordance to FAR 52.212-3. If the offeror does not have a copy of this provision, go to Federal Procurement Data System (SAM)https://www/uscontractorregistration.com to load required information. Any responses received without completing SAM registration will be considered noncompliant. Further, the response should include any special requirements for a commercial contract (i.e., Commercial Financing, Warranty Provisions, Delivery Information, etc.) in accordance with FAR Part 12. Responses must be received no later than 10:00 a.m., Eastern Daylight Time, 11 September 2015. Responses should be submitted electronically to olga.m.hairston.cv@mail. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all responses received by the response date stated above. A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. TELEPHONE REQUEST WILL NOT BE HONORED.