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OSA Database Access

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FA8604-12-M-7914Federal

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The government plans to procure a subscription to a specialized database offering access to journals focused on optics and photonics, targeting professionals such as scientists, engineers, educators, and technicians. This procurement will be handled on a sole source basis under FAR 6.302-1, with the intended vendor being The Optical Society of America (OSA). The contract will cover access to the OSA Published Electronic Journals Database for an initial period from January 1, 2012, through December 31, 2012, with two option years extending the service through December 31, 2014. Although the procurement is sole source, the government is open to receiving capability statements or proposals from any interested parties within five days of the notice issuance to inform the decision on whether or not to compete the contract. This contract, identified by solicitation number FA8604-12-M-7914, falls under NAICS code 519130 and aligns with the size standard of 500 employees. No payment will be made for responses to this announcement, which serves primarily as an informational notice. Inquiries and submissions are directed to Contract Negotiator J. Brian Wafzig at the provided email and phone number, with responses due by 4:00 PM EST on January 17, 2012. The government reserves sole discretion on whether to proceed with a competitive procurement based on the information received, emphasizing that the current intent is to negotiate exclusively with OSA.

General Info

Government plans sole source contract for OSA optics journal database subscription, with option years.

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NAICS

519130 - Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals

Place of Performance

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Timeline

PhaseAwarded

PostedJan 10

Justification (J&A)

AwardedOct 21

Contract was awarded

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J. Brian WafzigContract Negotiator

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Jason D CadekContracting Officer

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Full Description

Public Announcement of Intent to Purchase on a Sole Source Basis The Government intends to procure a subscription to a database which contains journals that cover optics and photonics for scientists, engineers, educators, and technicians. NAICS: 519130 FSC: 7610 Size Standard: 500 employees The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. This announcement is being published for informational purposes only. The proposed source is The Optical Society of America (OSA). The proposed action is to acquire access to the OSA Published Electronic Journals Database with a period of performance from 1 January 2012 through 31 December 2012. This action includes two option years with a period of performance from 1 January 2013 through 31 December 2013 and 1 January 2014 through 31 December 2014. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the Air Force. The Government will consider any other information received within 5 days of issuance of this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract 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 or not to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government does not intend to pay for any information received in response to this announcement. Information relating to this announcement should be emailed to Mr. J. Brian Wafzig at James.Wafzig2@wpafb.af.mil no later than 4:00 PM EST on 17 January 2012. Any questions should be directed to Mr. Brian Wafzig via email at the address listed above, or by calling (937) 656-7514.