The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Taylor and Francis Group LLC (CRC Press) for Library E-Resources that includes ChemNet Base, Forensicnet Base, & Pharmaceutical.net Base. In accordance with FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii), vendors that feel they can meet the Government's requirements detailed above may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the agency. The Government anticipates the award of a firm‐fixed price purchase order. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement for competition based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. In accordance with the FAR, the Justification for Sole Source will be posted 14 days after the award. The acquisition will be conducted through the FAR Part 13 "Simplified Acquisition Procedures." The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 511120, Periodical Publishers. The business size standard is 1000 people. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotation. A Request for Quotation (RFQ) is not available. Closing date for submitting a capability statement is April 15, 2020, at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time. All submissions should be submitted electronically to
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