Elsevier Journal subscriptions - Sole Source Notice

The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) is the Nation's federal health sciences university and is committed to excellence in military medicine and public health during peace and war. We provide the Nation with health professionals dedicated to career service in the Department of Defense and the United States Public Health Service and with scientists who serve the common good. We serve the uniformed services and the Nation as an outstanding academic health sciences center with a worldwide perspective for education, research, service, and consultation; we are unique in relating these activities to military medicine, disaster medicine, and military medical readiness. USU is located in Bethesda, MD on the grounds of the Naval Support Activity Bethesda. USU intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Elsevier B.V. located in New York, NY for subscriptions to the following resources: 1. ScienceDirect Freedom Collection 2. EMBASE Index 3. Scopus Database 4. Elsevier Cell Press Titles This requirement will be procured in accordance with the procedures of FAR Part 12-Commercial Items and FAR Part 13-Simplified Acquisition Procedures, to include FAR subpart 13.5- Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items. The Government anticipates awarding a single option year contact, with a base period of 12-months and four 12-month options. The Government reserves the right to add/remove new sites and additional journals/subscriptions during the performance of the contract by mutual agreement of the parties. Access to additional journals/subscriptions is subject to availability of funds in accordance with FAR 52.232-18. Sole source determination is made in accordance with: FAR Part 13.106-1 Soliciting Competition (b) Soliciting from a single source (2) For purchases exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. The requirements at 13.501(a) apply to sole-source (including brand-name) acquisitions of commercial items conducted pursuant to Subpart 13.5, the requirements at FAR 13.501(a) (1) "Acquisitions conducted under simplified acquisition procedures are exempt from the requirements in Part 6" applies. The statutory authority permitting sole source is 41 USC 1901(e), implemented by FAR 6.302-1- Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The mission of USU is to provide the highest quality education programs in the health sciences to those selected individuals who demonstrate dedication to a health profession career in the Uniformed Services. As such, it is essential USU provide the necessary training, tools, and equipment required for our students to become successful doctors and nurses and to be able to provide the best care possible for our soldiers and to support our research efforts. Elsevier is the sole provider for the requested titles. Elsevier does not authorize any third party vendors to provide access to these subscriptions on their behalf. This is not a request for quotes and a solicitation package will not be issued. Sources interested in responding to this requirement must be able to provide compelling evidence that they can provide the abovementioned requirement as specified. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contractual action based upon responses received is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses must be received via email ([email protected]) by 3:00 p.m. EST on December 26, 2017.