Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Clarivate Analytics - EndNote Software

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office of Library Sciences, intends to negotiate a sole source firm-fixed price purchase order contract with Clarivate Analytics. The purpose of this requirement is to provide users with the ability to manage large numbers of bibliographic citations and associated information in a standard interface through the use of EndNote software. EndNote software includes numerous data import and export formats, as well as the ability to perform database searches from inside the software. It can also allow synchronization with other EndNote users. This contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) and 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all quotations/responses received within five (5) calendar days of the issuance of this notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any quotation/response should be emailed to Brandon Haas, Contract Specialist (CTR, Competitive Range Solutions), at [email protected] by 10:00EST, 16 May 2022.