JA_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification for Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items. It describes the Air Force Research Lab's (AFRL) intent to award a single-source purchase order to Elsevier for the SciVal Grants Module subscription. The justification outlines the requirement for this proprietary software and why it is the only product that meets the government's needs. The key details include:

The AFRL contemplates awarding a single-source purchase order to Elsevier for the SciVal Grants Module subscription under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The NAICS code is 519210, and the PSC is 7630. Responses to this notice of intent should be emailed to the buyer by 20 September 2024 at 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time. The government will determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on the information received. Responses should not include .zip or .exe file attachments, and only specific file types (.docx, .xlsx, .pptx, .vsdx) are allowed.