OCLC Subscription Renewal

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial supplies in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.6 and FAR Subpart 13.106, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures for commercial items. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; and a written solicitation will not be issued. This combined synopsis/solicitation will be available for download on or about 1 November 2022 under Request for Quotation (RFQ) number N0018923Q0016 at the following website: https://beta.sam.gov/.

This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2022-08 and DFARS Change Notice 20221101. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses are available in full text at the following addresses: www.acqnet.gov/far and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm. This acquisition will result in a Firm-Fixed-Price contract under NAICS 519210. The Small Business Size Standard is $18,500,000.

The proposed contract action is for commercial supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii). 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 proposals. However, the Government will consider all bids, proposals, or quotations received by the closing response date. 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 generally be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

See RFQ Attachment I Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for the schedule of items. 

The required delivery date is NLT 1 January 2023

Delivery Location:
Nimitz Library
U.S. Naval Academy
589 McNair RD
Annapolis, MD 21402
POC: Mark De Jong
Phone: (410) 293-6952
Email: dejong@usna.edu

FAR provision and clauses applicable to this procurement are included as an attachment.

This announcement will close on 4 November 2022 at 2:00pm EST. Responses should be submitted via email to Megan Halda at megan.m.halda.civ@us.navy.mil.

System for Award Management (SAM). Quoters must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.sam.gov. For assistance call 866-606-8220 or visit the Federal Service Desk website at http://www.fsd.gov.

All quotes shall include price(s), FOB destination, a point of contact, name and phone number, GSA contract number if applicable, business size, and Net 30 payment terms.

THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE ATTACHED:
. Sole Source Justification
. FAR and DFAR provisions and clauses applicable to this procurement
. LPTA
. Combined synopsis solicitation