--Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The ERDC Contracting Office plans to solicit a sole source contract with Elsevier Engineering Information Inc. for the renewal of subscriptions to their journal titles, citing that Elsevier is the only responsible source capable of meeting the Government's requirements. This procurement is conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and follows the authority of FAR 6.302-1, with the intent to acquire a commercial item under FAR Part 12. The notice allows other interested parties to submit their qualifications by a specified deadline to determine if competition is warranted, but the final decision to proceed without full and open competition rests solely with the Government. No request for proposals will be issued following this notice, and communication must be written, directed to the designated contact with the solicitation number referenced. The contract specifies the solicitation number as W912HZ90436043 and is associated with the NAICS code 511120, which covers publishing industries, particularly those related to journals and periodicals. The procurement aims to secure access to Elsevier’s journal subscriptions, critical for the Government’s usage, emphasizing that no alternative suppliers can fulfill these requirements. Interested organizations must respond in writing by February 26, 2009, and all inquiries or submissions must be directed to the provided email contact, ensuring a streamlined procurement process focused on this sole-source acquisition.