SOLE SOURCE NOTICE

The U.S. Navy, through NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Groton Office, intends to award a sole source firm fixed price contract to Elsevier Inc. for the Digital Commons Platform Subscription under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, citing unique circumstances that justify non-competition. This procurement is necessary to maintain continuity of access to a specialized digital platform that supports institutional research and scholarly communication, with no equivalent alternatives available that meet the government’s specific technical and operational requirements. The solicitation number is N0018926QW247, and the place of performance is Newport, Rhode Island, with the North American Industry Classification System code 513120. Any potential offerors or interested parties wishing to challenge the sole source determination must submit a written response by July 8, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time to the designated point of contact, Casey Mayer, at [email hidden]. Submissions must provide sufficient evidence demonstrating that an equivalent product or service from another vendor can satisfy the government’s stated needs. The government reserves full discretion to evaluate all challenges and determine whether to open the requirement to competition, and failure to submit a timely and comprehensive challenge will not obligate the government to reconsider the sole source decision. The notice was posted on July 6, 2026, and no set-aside provisions apply to this procurement.