II.G. Combined Synopsis Solicitation.pdf

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE NOTICE AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL

BE ISSUED.

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6

– Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation;

quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is N66604-22-Q-0193.

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price purchase order to Reprints Desk, Inc. on a sole source basis (see Attachment (1) Sole Source Justification) in accordance with FAR 13.106(b) for the items listed below:

CLIN: 0001 (Base Year) Period of Performance: 07/15/2022 – 07/14/2023

Item Description Qty

Reprints Desk Article Galaxy Subscription 1

Deposit Account 1

CLIN: 0002 (Option 1) Period of Performance: 07/15/2023 – 07/14/2024

Item Description Qty

CLIN: 0003 (Option 2) Period of Performance: 07/15/2024 – 07/14/2025

Item Description Qty

CLIN: 0004 (Option 3) Period of Performance: 07/15/2025 – 07/14/2026

Item Description Qty

Reprints Desk, Inc., also commonly known as Research Solutions, is the only document delivery service that powers the Article Galaxy. No authorized resellers of Article Galaxy by Reprints Desk have been identified.

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

This procurement is intended as a sole source requirement and will be solicited on an unrestricted basis as concurred with by the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 519130. The Small Business Size Standard is 1,000 employees.

The following FAR provisions apply to this solicitation:

52.204-7, System for Award Management 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment 52.209-11, Representation by corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony

Conviction under any Federal Law 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items 52.212-2 “Evaluation – Commercial Items” 52.212-3 (ALT 1), Offeror Representations and Certifications-- Commercial Items

The following FAR clauses apply to this solicitation:

52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance

Services or Equipment 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items" 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-

Commercial Items 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options 52.222-3, Convict Labor 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (DEVIATION 2020-O0019) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses

The following DFARS provisions apply to this solicitation:

252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation 252.204-7017, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or

Services—Representation

The following DFARS clauses apply to this solicitation:

252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights 252.204-7003, Control Of Government Personnel Work Product 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support 252.204-7018, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or

Services 252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea

Full text of incorporated FAR/DFARS clauses and provisions are available at: www.acquisition.gov/far.

This requirement includes Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) and therefore Section 508 compliance is applicable to this requirement. The following EIT Accessibility Standards apply:

36 C.F.R. § 1194.22 (WCAG 2) - Web-Based and Internet Information and Applications 36 C.F.R. § 1194.41 (Chapter 6) - Information, Documentation, and Support

Active registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) is required prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at https://www.sam.gov/.

Instructions for registration are available at the website. It is requested that Offerors include the signed representation of FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance or Equipment (Nov 2021) with the quote if not already provided in SAM under 52.204-26 - Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Oct 2020) (see Attachment (2)).

If no surcharge is applicable, the Government’s preferred method of payment is via credit card.

Otherwise, Electronic Payment through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) will be used. Please confirm if Government Purchase Card is an acceptable form of payment within the quotation.

Offerors shall include price, delivery terms, and the following additional information with submissions:

point of contact (including phone number and email address), contractor cage code, and contractor DUNs number. Offers received after the closing date and time specified will be ineligible for award.

Offers must be e-mailed directly to Renee Thiboutot at renee.m.thiboutot.civ@us.navy.mil. Offers must be received no later than 02:00 p.m. (EST) on Wednesday, 29 June 2022. Offers received after this date and time may not be considered for award. For information on this acquisition, contact Renee Thiboutot at renee.m.thiboutot.civ@us.navy.mil.

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me. Thank you.