Combined Synopsis-Solicitation__ DoDL Multi Topic database.pdf

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

DoDL Multi-Topic database 773 Enterprise Sourcing Squadron

Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Lackland, TX 78236

Date: 25 September 2024

Title: DoDL Multi-Topic database subscription

Request for Proposal (RFP) / Solicitation Number: FA8052PRE0760

Closing Response Date: 26 September 2024 at 3:00 PM CST

Contact Point(s): Jackelin Guerrero Funes, Contract Specialist Email: jackelin.guerrero_funes@us.af.mil

Contact Point(s): Ernest Medina, Contracting Officer Email: ernest.medina.2@us.af.mil

1. Description: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information, included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will be issued.

This requirement shall be sole source: under NAICS 519290 Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The Department of the Air Force, Air Force Installation Contracting Center (AFICC), 773 Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (ESS) has a requirement for the provision of a Multi-Topic database subscription per the attached Product Description.

2. Requirement: : DoDL needs a Multi-Topic Database package Subscription. Must include an academic research, a biography, a general reference, and a military and intelligence databases.

The academic research database must feature multiple million full-text articles from leading books, journals, magazines, newspapers and primary sources, multimedia assets including videos, podcasts, tutorials and images, daily updates of new content. These databases must cover subject matter with a specific focus on business practices, literary resources, environmental studies, and world cultures. The information must be provided in a simple user interface that allows users to search an individual database or the entire collection. Users must be able to browse by topic or preform detailed searches.

A general reference database must allow researchers to find the information they want quickly.

With intuitive searching that mirrors Internet searches, users must easily be able to tap into sources that are guaranteed for quality. Most content must be full-text with no embargo (no more than 10%) and recommended by Bowker's Magazines for Libraries. Content curation and detailed indexing must ensure quality results from nearly 14,000 periodicals, newspapers, reference eBooks, and multimedia sources, along with more than 200,000 images, and thousands of audio files and videos from BBC, National Public Radio, and other reliable sources.

A biography database must include narrative biographies, new stories, and multimedia content bring to life the historical figures, world leaders, sports stars, entertainers, scientists, and authors who have impacted our world throughout history as well as those who are shaping our future.

Must include more than 600,000 biographical entries that cover international figures from all time periods and areas of study. Must include over 5,000 curated biography pages on contemporary and historical figures that are continually updated, merging authoritative reference content with periodicals and multimedia. Must allow to search for people by name, occupation, nationality, ethnicity, birth/death dates and places, or gender, as well as by keyword and full text.

A military and intelligence database must provide military personnel with access to scholarly journals, magazines, and reports covering all aspects of the past and present military affairs.

Updated annually, this library resource must contain hand-selected content supporting key subject areas such as, governmental policies, the socioeconomic effects of war, the structure of the armed forces, and more.

Features, including a topic search tool, must interconnect articles and topics between databases and other related resources and a mobile-optimized interface, to support and enhance the search experience.

3. Period of Performance: The Period of Performance (PoP) is for one 12-month base period and one 12-months option period. The entire period of performance for this contract action shall not exceed 24 months.

Estimated Schedule PoP Start PoP End Base Period 30 September 2024 29 September 2025 Option Period 1 30 September 2025 29 September 2026

4. Proposals Due Date: Proposals must be submitted electronically to Contract Specialist:

Jackelin Guerrero Funes, at jackelin.guerrero_funes@us.af.mil and Contracting Officer, Ernest Medina at ernest.medina.2@us.af.mil. Proposals must conform to the requirements of this solicitation and be received no later than 26 September 2024 at 3:00 PM CST. It is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure that the proposal and its attachments are received. Any proposal received after designated closing date and time need not be considered. All proposals shall conform to the Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN) structure of the attached Pricing Schedule B.

5. Notice to Vendor(s): The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse Vendors for any costs. Respondent understands and agrees that it submits its proposal at its own risk and expense, and releases 773 ESS/PK from any claim for damages or other liability arising out of the posting process. 773 ESS/PK shall not be liable for any errors in Vendor's response. Vendor is responsible for careful review of its entire response to ensure that all information is correct and complete. Vendors are liable for all error or omissions contained in their responses. All informational material submitted in response to this posting becomes the property of 773 ESS/PK and shall not be returned.

6. Period of Acceptance of Proposals: The Vendor agrees to hold the prices in its proposal firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

7. Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF): Include in the proposal that a Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) account has been initiated or already established (DoD) has mandated the use of WAWF. All invoices shall be submitted using Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).

To get more information about how to register for WAWF contractors can go to the following web site and download the Contract Pay information:

https://www.dfas.mil/contractorsvendors/.

8. SAM Registration: Firms submitting a proposal subsequent to the solicitation described herein, MUST be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, or risk the proposal as being non-responsive, regardless if the package is considered complete, timely or any other salient consideration. Information to register on SAM can be found at the web site, SAM.gov | Home .

List of Attachments:

1) Product Description

2) Pricing Schedule B

3) Provisions and Clauses (Please complete highlighted sections identified) https://www.dfas.mil/contractorsvendors/ https://sam.gov/content/home

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation