4.03 ATTACHMENT 2-SSJ.pdf

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE (Simplified Acquisitions - MPT to <$250K)

Document number: 1301215447

The supplies or services described herein are being solicited on a sole source basis and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available for the supplies or services.

Check One:

☐ Service:

Contractor:

Contractor Address:

Contractor POC:

Phone #:

Email:

Cage Code/DUNS:

☒ Supply:

Restricted to the following source. If a sole source manufacturer distributes via dealers, ALSO provide dealer information.)

Original Manufacturer Name: SAGE Publications

Manufacturer: SAGE Publications

Manufacturer POC: Tommy Stewart

Manufacturer Phone #: 805-410-7400

Manufacturer Address: 2455 Teller Road Thousand Oaks, CA 91320

Dealer/Rep: Tommy Stewart Dealer/Rep Address Phone No. 805-410-7400 Email: Tommy.Stewart@sagepub.com

Description of the supplies or services required, the estimated price/cost, and required delivery date.

1-year subscription to the following journals published by SAGE Publications:

i. American Politics Research = $2,049

ii. American Sociological Review = $871

iii. Armed Forces & Society = $904

iv. Crime & Delinquency = $3,764

v. European History Quarterly = $1,442

vi. International Journal of Engine Research

vii. International Journal of Maritime History = $1,584

viii. International Journal of Robotics Research = $3,814

ix. International Relations = $1,488

x. Journal of Conflict Resolution = $2,529

xi. Journal of Contemporary History = $1,694

xii. Journal of Family History = $1,463

xiii. Party Politics = $2,314

xiv. Political Insight = $53

xv. Political Theory = $2,004

xvi. War in History = $1,101

Additionally, a 1-year subscription to the following reference resources published by SAGE Publications:

i. CQ Supreme Court Collection = $534

ii. CQ Researcher Online = $3,067

iii. CQ Magazine = $1,573

Total Required =

Period of performance for each of the above is 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025.

In conclusion, the requested supplies or services represent the minimum requirements of the government.

Describe in detail why only this source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources.

(what specific characteristics of the supplies or services limit the availability to a sole source (e.g., unique features, function of the item, etc.)?)

☒ The supplies or services must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed/performing. Describe the equipment/function you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system.

SAGE online journal and reference products are essential teaching and research tools for USNA Faculty and Midshipmen. These journals contain unique articles and undergo a peer review process that make them unable to duplicate from a content standpoint.

All products must be compatible with, and accessible through, the Nimitz Library’s Ex Libris Alma software and Primo discovery tools. This is a contract purchase of a subscription previously purchased yearly; there are no “just as suitable” alternatives to replace SAGE products due to the reliance Midshipmen and USNA faculty have on this exact product and in which there are no equivalent substitutes.

☒ A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition.

Journals and reference resources published by SAGE are copyrighted products solely owned by, and sold by the SAGE Publications. Current content is only provided by the SAGE selling their products. Only SAGE Publications can be a bilateral signatory to license this content.

☒ These are "direct replacement" parts/components for existing equipment.

These subscriptions to SAGE scholarly journals and reference resources are direct continuations of previous yearly purchases, which are vital to the USNA Faculty and the Brigade of Midshipmen. Failure to acquire would result in a loss of services which are relied on every year.

Other information to support a sole source action:

The Content Provider must be able to be a signatory on bi-lateral license and terms & conditions agreements.

Document number:

I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF

MY KNOWLEDGE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE PROCESSING OF THIS SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

PRECLUDES THE USE OF FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.

Signature Date

Activity Title

I HEREBY DETERMINE THAT THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CONTRACT ACTION DEEM ONLY ONE

SOURCE REASONABLY AVAILABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

Contracting Officer Signature Date

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk Contracting Department