Intent to Award Sole Source Wiley Subscription Services

The National Science Foundation plans to establish a sole source contract with John Wiley Subscription Services around December 31, 2016, to secure access to journals published by Wiley Subscription Services Inc. These journals are critical to the NSF’s mission, supporting activities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The contract is estimated to be valued at approximately $137,456.61 for one year, based on previous subscription costs. The place of performance is indicated as Arlington, Virginia. Key points of contact for this contract include Keith L. Rhodia, a Senior Contract Specialist, and Diane Harris, the Contracting Officer. The contract is identified under solicitation number DAS17Q0007 with a NAICS code of 511120, related to publishing industries. This sole source contract reflects the NSF’s ongoing need for specialized resources to advance research and innovation within STEM fields.