4.03 - SSJ.pdf

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE

(Simplified Procedures - MPT to < SAT)

Purchase Request/Document number: 1301375774

The requiring activity is the Nimitz Library, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland; the contracting activity is NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk, Contracting Dept. The supplies or services described herein are being solicited on a sole source basis and competition is precluded in accordance with FAR 12.102(a) for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available for the supplies or services.

Restricted to the following source. (Check One)

☐ Service:

Contractor:

Cage Code:

☒ Supply:

Original Manufacturer Name: Sage Publications, Inc.

☐ Check here if obtaining product through authorized resellers of the manufacturer.

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

This is a sole source action for the provision of Sage Publications Inc. online journals and reference resources.

This requirement provides continued access to Sage content, which is in high demand by Faculty and the Brigade of Midshipmen and has been previously purchased on a yearly basis.

The Independent Government Estimate is:

Anticipated Period of Performance: Date of Award – 12/31/2026

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

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

The statutory authority permitting this sole source action is 41 U.S.C. 1901, Simplified acquisition procedures -a sole source acquisition using simplified acquisition procedures for the acquisition of commercial items, as implemented by FAR 13.501(a).

☒ 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 sourced from any other provider.

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

All products must be compatible with, and accessible through, the Nimitz Library’s Ex Libris Alma software and Primo discovery tools. This is a continuation of a previously purchased subscription; there are no acceptable alternatives to replace SAGE products due to the reliance Midshipmen and USNA faculty have on this exact product, in which there are no equivalent. The use of another source would severely impact the USNA Nimitz Library mission, and require the re-work of course syllabuses.

☒ A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition.

Sage’s CQ Press reference sources and online journals are copyrighted products solely owned and licensed by Sage. The current content of these journals and reference resources are not available through any other journal provider or online database. This content is heavily relied upon by the Faculty and Brigade of Midshipmen teaching and doing research in the humanities and social sciences disciplines. Only Sage can be a bi-lateral signatory to license this content.

Other information to support a sole source action: N/A

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION: 1301375774/N0016126PR00128

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.

I HEREBY DETERMINE THAT THE CIRCUMSTANCES JUSTIFYING ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY

AVAILABLE APPLIES TO THE CONTRACT ACTION.

Signature Date

Requiring Activity

Contracting Officer Signature Date

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk Contracting Department, Fleet Directorate