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The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in Reston, Virginia, plans to award a noncompetitive contract to Elsevier, B.V., based in Amsterdam, for electronic subscriptions to the Scopus bibliographic citation database and the ScienceDirect online journals. These resources are uniquely maintained by the USGS Library and are not obtainable from alternative providers in the market, highlighting the specialized nature of this procurement. The contract will have a one-year base period with four additional one-year option periods, allowing for continued access to these scientific and bibliographic resources over multiple years. While this is not a competition for quotes, the agency invites responsible firms to submit capability statements to be considered, aiding the government's determination on whether to pursue a competitive procurement. Responses must be submitted by October 12, 2012, by 2 p.m. Eastern Time, directed to the Contracting Officer. The procurement aligns with NAICS code 511120, and the justification for sole-source acquisition has been publicly posted in accordance with FAR 6.305. The award process will be managed under the Department of the Interior’s Office of Acquisition Grants, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations.

General Info

USGS to award sole-source contract to Elsevier for Scopus and ScienceDirect subscriptions.

Agency

Department Of The Interior → Ofc Of Acqusition Grants-National

NAICS

511120 - Periodical Publishers

Place of Performance

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PostedOct 1

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Ofc Of Acqusition Grants-National

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OfficeRESTON, VA, 20192, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Ofc Of Acqusition Grants-National

Office AddressRESTON, VA, 20192, USA

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Full Description

The U.S. Geological Survey in Reston, VA intends to award a noncompetitive procurement to Elsevier, B.V. of Amsterdam NLD 1043 NX for the USGS Library in Reston, VA, to provide electronic subscriptions to the Scopus bibliographic citation database and ScienceDirect online journals collected and maintained by the Library. The Scopus database and ScienceDirect is unique in its content and structure and it is not available from other sources in the marketplace. The Period of Performance will be for one base year and four one-year option periods. This is not a request for competitive quotes. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the agency. Determination by the Government not to compete this action based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining to conduct a competitive procurement. The NAICS code is 511120. Firms believing that they can provide these services are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notification to the Contracting Officer at contact@example.gov by 10/12/2012, not later than 2pm ET. In accordance with FAR 6.305, the Justification and Approval has been publicly posted and can be viewed at the following website: http://www.usgs.gov/contracts/acq_opp/public_notices.html

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