3.c.1_Knovel SOW 2022.1.pdf

2022 SUBSCRIPTION TO KNOVEL FOR THE USCG ACADEMY LIBRARY

1.0 GENERAL. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) subscription to Knovel for the United States Coast Guard Academy Library prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The combined Synopsis/Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is 60100PR220001581 utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13. NAICS: 519120 – Libraries and Archives PSC: R605 – Support (Administrative: Library)

1.1 SCOPE. The purpose of this contract is to obtain a subscription to the Knovel database for the time period September 1, 2022 – August 31, 2023 with an option year from September 1, 2023 – August 31, 2024 at the Library of the U. S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA).

1.2 BACKGROUND. The USCGA Library is housed in Waesche Hall at the U. S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT. Scholarly databases with authoritative information are critical to the research of the cadets and faculty of the USCGA. There are approximately 1,050 full-time cadets and 175 faculty members, of which there are 530 Engineering cadets and 57 Engineering faculty. Knovel provides 35 subject areas listed below as well as premium content that is essential for the research and scholarship of the Engineering programs.

1.3 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE. September 1, 2022-August 31, 2023 with an option year from September 1, 2023-August 31, 2024.

1.4 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE. Access to database will be provided with IP authentication to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy 15 Mohegan Ave. New London, CT 06320.

2.0 REQUIREMENTS.

2.1 KNOVEL DATABASE. The following subject areas and premium content in Knovel must be included:

Adhesives, Coatings, Sealants & Inks Marine Engineering & Naval Architecture Aerospace & Radar Technology Mechanics & Mechanical Engineering Biochemistry, Biology & Biotechnology Metals & Metallurgy Ceramics & Ceramic Engineering Mining Engineering & Extractive Metallurgy Chemistry & Chemical Engineering Nanotechnology Civil Engineering & Construction Materials Nondestructive Testing & Evaluation Composites Oil & Gas Engineering Computer Hardware Engineering Optics & Photonics Earth Sciences

Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics & Toiletries Electrical & Power Engineering Plastics & Rubber Electronics & Semiconductors Process Design, Control & Automation Engineering Management & Leadership Safety & Industrial Hygiene Environment & Environmental Engineering Software Engineering Fire Protection Engineering & Emergency Response Sustainable Energy & Development Food Science Textiles General Engineering & Project Administration Transportation Engineering Industrial Engineering & Operations Management Welding Engineering & Materials Joining Manufacturing Engineering

PREMIUM CONTENT COLLECTIONS

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Knovel Polymer Matrix Composites Database

2.2 AUTHORIZED USERS AND USES OF DATABASE. Authorized Users are the full-time and part-time students, faculty and staff (including permanent, temporary, contract or visiting appointments, and retired faculty and staff with Emeritus or equivalent status), and researchers of the Subscriber and individuals who are independent contractors or are employed by independent contractors of the Subscriber affiliated with the Subscriber's locations listed on Schedule 2 (the "Sites") and individuals using computer terminals within the library facilities at the Sites permitted by the Subscriber to access the Subscribed Products for purposes of personal research, education or other non-corporate use ("Walk-in Users").

Each Authorized User may: access, search, browse and view the Subscribed Products; print, download and store a reasonable portion of individual items from the Subscribed Products for the exclusive use of such Authorized User; incorporate links to the Subscribed Products on the Subscriber’s intranet and internet websites, and provide print or electronic copies of individual items from the Subscribed Products to other Authorized Users and to third-party colleagues for their scholarly or research use.

2.3 QUALITY OF SERVICE. Vendor will use reasonable efforts to provide Knovel with a quality of service consistent with industry standards, specifically, to provide continuous service with an average of 98% up-time per year, with the 2% down-time including scheduled maintenance and repairs performed at a time to minimize inconvenience to the USCGA and its Authorized Users, and to restore service as soon as possible in the event of an interruption or suspension of service.

2.4 USAGE REPORTS. Usage reports shall be COUNTER compliant and shall be available with customized date ranges.

2.5 AUTHENTICATION. Access to Knovel will be authenticated by the use of Internet Protocol (“IP”) address(es) and allow remote usage through a proxy server with proper authentication. Access to the Subscribed Products by Authorized Users who are Walk-in Users is permitted provided that access is limited to use within the Library only.

3.0 QUESTION SUBMISSION. Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Technical question maybe address to Lucia Maziar email: lucia.maziar@uscga.edu | ph: @ (860) 444-8517

RFQ package questions must be submitted via email to Jason.E.Smith@uscg.mil | Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.

Ensure to reference the solicitation number when submitting your quote.

4.0 Award Criteria. Award shall be made to the offeror whose proposal offers the greatest value to the government, on a firm fix price basis.

4.1 Offeror must have a UEI number and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. SAM registration through SAM website https://www.sam.gov/t

4.2 The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-

34. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/

4.3 Subject to F.A.R. 52.232-18 (Availability of Funds). Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government’s obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

mailto:lucia.maziar@uscga.edu mailto:Jason.E.Smith@uscg.mil https://www.sam.gov/t https://www.acquisition.gov/far/