Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Clarivate Analytics LLC

The U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Scientific and Technical Information (DOE-OSTI), intends to procure online access to the Clarivate Analytics Web of Science, on a sole source basis in accordance with the statutory of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), Purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold and only one source reasonably available. The DOE-OSTI intends to enter into a firm fixed-price contract with Clarivate Analytics for one base year and four option year periods. The NAICS code for this procurement is 519130 with 1,000 employee size standard. The subscription period is 9/30/20-9/29/21. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES and no solicitation will be issued; however, any small-business firm that believes it can meet the requirement may give written notification to the Contracting Officer in the form of a capability statement. Supporting evidence in sufficient detail that demonstrates the ability to comply with the requirement listed must be furnished to the point of contact listed below by Tuesday, August 18, 2020 by 5:00 P.M. EST. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based on 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. The DOE-OSTI, will not reimburse for any costs connected with supplying sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement listed. In order to receive a government award, a firm must be registered in the System Award Management (SAM) (www.sam.gov) prior to award in accordance with FAR part 4.11. Firms must register on a one-time basis, and annually confirm accuracy and completeness of registration information. Contracting Office Address: US Department of Energy, Office of Scientific and Technical Information P.O. Box 62 Oak Ridge, TN 37830 Government Point of Contact: Tammy Payne Phone: (865) 576-0247 FAX: (865) 576-3589 EMAIL: [email protected]