Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract to Elsevier B.V.

This is a NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT using the FAR 13 Simplified Acquisitions Procedures to procure online subscription renewal of existing access to the ScienceDirect Online at Quantico Marine Corps Base. The Government intends to award a sole source contract for the above online subscription/Supplies to the firm of Elsevier B.V.; Proposed contract action is for online subscription/Supplies for which the Government intends to solicit only one source. Under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirements. DURATION: The required period of performance is for Twelve (12) months; upon contract award. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order/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. For specific questions, please contact, Eileen Rivera, Email [email protected]. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement not later than 2:00pm; 13 July 2020 (EST). Please see attached J&A