Subscription Renewal Purchase for The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Electronic Online Database

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Number W31P4Q-18-R-0162 is to be a Sole-Source procurement to The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Incorporated , 445 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ, 08854-4141, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1 for soliciting from a single source in that the circumstances of the contract action make only one source reasonably available. The US Army Contracting Command-Redstone is soliciting a quote from The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Incorporated, for the purchase of: Subscription renewal purchase for The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). This is an electronic online database for the technical library. 1. The contractor shall maintain and keep fully operational online access to all of IEEE electronic journal titles. 2. The contractor shall provide helpdesk assistance to local administrator for the resolution to access problems. 3. Adequate notification will be given by contractor/vendor of downtimes and non- availability of materials. The corresponding NAICS code for this procurement is 511120. The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95. Any award resulting from this RFQ will be issued on Standard Form 1449 and will contain all clauses required by law, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) as appropriate for the dollar value of the award. The following provisions/clauses apply to this acquisition: Provision 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations - Representation; Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial; Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial items; Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items; Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items; Clause 52.222-50 Combatting Trafficking in Persons; Clause 52.223-18 Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; Clause 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations; Clause 52.233-1 Disputes; Clause 52.233-3 Protest After Award; Clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items; and Clause 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports are applicable to this acquisition. Other clauses may be included in the award if applicable. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement and quotation which shall be considered by the agency. In the event more than one quote is received, the following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: technical capability of the items offered to meet the Government requirement, price, and delivery. All items shall include shipping costs FOB Destination to Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898. Payment will be made via Wide Area Workflow. Responses are due no later than 12:00 PM local time (central) 14 September, 2018 in the contracting office, Building 5400, Room E-185, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, 35898. In order for a quote to be accepted, the vendor must provide historical pricing data such as copies of previous invoices or purchase orders to support fair and reasonable pricing. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Electronic quotes are preferred, but fax quotes will be accepted. Responses may be submitted to: ralph.d.lindner2.civ@mail.mil or via facsimile at 256-876-7737, marked to the attention of Ralph Lindner.