Notice of Intent to Noncompetitively Renew Elsevier/Science Direct Electronic Journals Subsciption

The contract pertains to the renewal of the NRC’s subscription to Elsevier’s Science Direct electronic journals, procured through a noncompetitive process due to the unique availability of the required brand name publications. The NRC confirmed that Elsevier B.V., located in Amsterdam, has no resellers, making them the sole source for this subscription. The journals will support scientific and technical research carried out by NRC staff, aiding the agency’s regulatory and licensing mission. This noncompetitive acquisition aligns with FAR 13.106-1(b), which permits sole source procurement when only one source is reasonably available. The contract is identified by solicitation number 31310018P0057, posted on August 20, 2018, and falls under the NAICS code 511120, related to publishing. The point of contact for this procurement is Johnnie J Baker Jr, a contract specialist at the NRC. Overall, the contract facilitates continued access to essential scientific literature that is critical for the NRC’s operational functions.