Notice of Intent to Negotiate a Sole Source Contract With the Web of Science, Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) From Thomson Reuters

NOAA requires a search tool that allows researchers to do online bibliographic research in scientific and fisheries related literature from at least 1965 to the present. The product must provide both a search tool and an analysis tool so that NOAA researchers can analyze the impact of their research and have access to high-impact peer-reviewed scientific periodicals. It is a vital tool for identifying and accessing the literature NOAA West researchers need to conduct their research. The Government intends to negotiate a firm fixed price contract with a base year commencing approximately November 12, 2010 with up to two (2) additional option years. The NAICS code for this procurement is 511140 the size standard is 500 employees. This notice represents the only official notice of this solicitation. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, all submittals received by the due date set forth in this notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. It is the Government's belief that Thomson-Reuters' Web of Science, Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) is the only entity with the necessary capabilities to continue this ongoing service. However, other potential sources with the expertise and required capabilities to provide these services may submit such data which demonstrates the technical requirements stated above in duplicate no later than 15 calendar days from the date of the posting of this announcement. This data must include sufficient information to allow NOAA to evaluate the proposal relative to the technical requirements stated above. Offerors should include a description of significant collaboration and subcontracting that will be required to provide technically acceptable deliverables. No cost or pricing data is required. Interested parties who feel they are qualified to perform this work should submit their qualifications to Contracting Specialist Anthony R. Buch at contact@example.gov. THIS NOT A SOLICITATION. All contractors doing business with the Government are now required to be registered in CCR please access the following web site:http//www.ccr.gov. In order to register with the CCR and to be eligible to receive an award, all offerors must have a Dunn & Bradstreet Number. A Dunn & Bradstreet number may be acquired free of charge by contacting Dunn & Bradstreet on-line at https://www.dnb.com/product/eupdate/requestOptions.html or by phone at +1 (555) 000-0000. This procurement also requires offerors to complete the On-Line Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at https://orca.bpn.gov/ and file a VETS 100 report with the U.S. Department of Labor at http://www.dol.gov/VETS/compassist/main.htm.