Elsevier Inc. - Knovel Platform License Subscription

This is a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) as defined by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).  A Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Quote (RFQ) are not applicable for this query and no solicitation document exists for the request.  This SSN is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a RFP, RFQ, nor as an obligation on the part of the Government for follow-on acquisition.  Responses to this notice are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.  Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this SSN.  All information received in response to this SSN that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. 

The Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) at West Point, NY is interest in the License Subscriptions listed below (Base Year + 2 Option Years):

  MFR:  Elsevier Inc.

  P/N#:  None

 ITEM:  Knovel 2024 (Digital License Subscription)

  QTY:  1 each

  PoP:  12/01/23 thru 11/30/24 (Base Year)

MFR:  Elsevier Inc.

P/N#:  None

ITEM:  Knovel 2025 (Digital License Subscription)

 QTY:  1 each

 PoP:  12/01/24 thru 11/30/25 (Option Year 1)      

MFR:  Elsevier Inc.

P/N#:  None

ITEM:  Knovel 2026 (Digital License Subscription)

 QTY:  1 each

  PoP:  12/01/25 thru 11/30/26 (Option Year 2)       

The NAICS Code Qualifier is 513120 and the SBA Size Standard is 1000 employees.

This requirement could potentially be set-aside for Small Business concerns if 2 (two) or more qualified Small Businesses respond to this SSN with sufficient info to support the set-aside.

This SSN is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation document is available.  However, any interested party that believes is capable of meeting our requirement may identify themselves but must submit evidence of their capability to fulfill the requirement as an authorized seller / supplier of Elsevier Inc.  If you are an authorized seller / supplier of Elsevier Inc, you must submit written proof from Elsevier Inc that says you are authorized to supply / sell the specific licenses and subscriptions listed above on Elsevier’s behalf.  All interested parties must provide the following data with their responses: 

1.  Full Company Name and Address

2.  SAMs Unique Entity ID (UEI)

3.  CAGE Code

4.  TAX ID# (aka “EIN” or “TIN”)

5.  NAICS Code(s) (must be registered with NAICS 513120)

6.  Business Size (must specify your size)

7.  Company POC, Email, Phone#

8.  *Proof (no exceptions) - - 

a.  Authorization letter from Elsevier Inc that says you are authorized to supply / sell the specific licenses and subscriptions listed on this notice on Elsevier’s behalf.  INFO WILL BE VERIFIED.

*NOTE:  SUBMITTING A QUOTE OR A CAPABILITY STATEMENT IS NOT SUFFICIENT PROOF OF LEGAL AUTHORIZATION.  YOU MUST SUBMIT AN AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM THE OEM (NO EXCEPTIONS).  VENDORS THAT IGNORE THIS MANDATE WILL BE CONSIDERED AS NON-RESPONSIVE AND NOT BE CONSIDERED AS A POTENTIAL SOURCE.

All Small Businesses that *qualify for this requirement are encouraged to participate by providing an Authorization Letter - and - capabilities statement to the email address listed below.  Any respondent that is actually capable of providing this requirement may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the agency for evaluation purposes only. 

All responsible parties that feel they can meet our requirements should forward their capabilities in writing via email only to jorge.l.acevedo4.civ@army.mil.  This notice will close on November 10, 2023 (Friday) at 12:00 PM (EST).  Please remember... this is a Sources Sought Notice only, not a Solicitation / RFQ.