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The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Office of Informatics and Analytics intends to enter into a sole source contract with Cengage Learning for the provision of a specialized database package to support the VA Central Office (VACO) library staff and employees. The contract will grant desktop access to several databases, including a computer database that offers comprehensive information on hardware, software, networks, peripherals, and related services, as well as industry trends, product reviews, and virtual reality topics. Additionally, the contract includes access to the Remote Desktop Services (RDS) Business Reference Suite, which comprises three databases focused on business and management practices, industries, and statistical data, all searchable individually or collectively. This sole source action is authorized under FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), as only one responsible source is deemed capable of fulfilling the agency's requirements. While the notice is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, any capable vendors wishing to compete may submit capability statements or proposals by the stated deadline for consideration. The point of contact for this procurement is Franklin DiFranco, and responses were due by June 9, 2014. The contract is managed by the Program Contracting Activity Central office located in Independence, Ohio, and falls under the NAICS code 511120.

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Sole source contract with Cengage Learning for specialized database access supporting VA library staff.

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511120 - Periodical Publishers

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PostedMay 30

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Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Office of Informatics and Analytics VA Central Office (VACO) Library May 30, 2014 VA701-14-I-0204 SPECIAL NOTICE NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE CENGAGE Learning Database Package The Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) Office of Informatics and Analytics intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a) (2), "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." The VA intends to solicit and negotiate with Cengage Learning, 27500 Drake Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48331 who will provide desktop access to the following databases for VACO library staff and employees: 1. Computer database designed to answer questions of researchers, business and computer professionals about hardware, software, networks, peripherals, and services. It also provides detailed information about evaluation, purchase, use, and support of computers and other electronic products and comprehensive information about the computer, electronics, and telecommunications industries as well as information on industry trends, virtual reality and product reviews, etc. 2. Remote Desktop Services (RDS) Business Reference Suite which includes three databases: RDS Business and Management Practice, RDS Business and Industry and RDS TableBase. These databases can be searched individually or all at once. This notice of intent to sole source is not a request for competitive quotes. However, any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency, only if received by the closing date and time of this notice. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Responses to this notice are due on or before Noon Monday June 9, 2014 by email to contact@example.gov. Point of contact for this notice is Franklin DiFranco (contact@example.gov). Program Contracting Activity Central Address: Department of Veterans Affairs Program Contracting Activity Central 6150 Oak Tree Blvd, Suite 300 Independence, OH 44131