Library Books

RECOVERY-RECOVERY ACT: NOTICE OF AWARD - The purpose for this announcement is to advertise a sole-source award at the Government point of entry, FAR 5.705. This notice is neither a request for competitive proposals, nor a solicitation for competitive offers. The Bureau of Indian Affairs, on behalf of the Bureau of Indian Education, has awarded a sole-source firm fixed price purchase order to Follett Library Resources, Inc., for library books. The North American Industrial Classification (NAICS) code is 511130. The total value of this award is less than the simplified acquisition threshold. An announcement and request for quote providing full and open competition were placed on FedBizOpps, Solicitation number RA000210529. However, price quotes were not received, evidencing this procurement is proprietary to the publisher and only one responsible source will satisfy the Government's need, FAR6.302-1. This award is in accordance with simplified acquisition procedures and Other than Full and Open Competition as authorized by FAR 6.302-1 and FAR 13.501(a)(2). A determination by the Government not to re-compete this requirement, after providing the opportunity to Full and Open Competition, is solely within the discretion of the Government. The vendor is required to comply with the reporting requirements with regard to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). All inquiries and concerns must be addressed in writing via e-mail to [email protected].