76 -- NSubscription License Renewal

National Science Foundation (NSF) intends to solicit and award a sole source purchase order under the authority of FAR6.302-1, with Elsevier Engineering Information Inc. Des Plaines, IL for the purchase of subscription license renewals. Elsevier is the manufacturer of this proprietary software, which integrates with previously purchased systems. The Government intends to acquire commercial items using FAR Part 12. The procurement is being conducted under FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive quotes. No formal solicitation will be issued as a result of this announcement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.