NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE - SMALL ENGINE REPAIR.pdf

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE

The 773d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (773 ESS) intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract to a single source EBSCO Industries, INC. under the authority of FAR 13.106- 1(b)(2) (only one source reasonably available) on 30 September 2024. The period of performance (PoP) shall be: 30 September 2024 – 29 September 2027.

PSC: 7630

NAICS: 519290

Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 employees

Subscription: DoDL Small Engine Repair

Supplier: EBSCO Industries, INC.

Product Description: DoD Libraries require access to a database that provides detailed, user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines. Database content should assistance in providing routine maintenance (tune-ups, brake service) as well as extensive repairs (engine and transmission disassembly) and allows users to search by product type, brand, model/engine type, specific area of model/engine type, and model numbers in PDF full-text documents. Content should offer more than 450 full-text reference books with original photos and illustrations, information on more than 25 years of engine models, coverage of more than 90,000 repairs, full collection of Clymer repair manuals with new and updated content added regularly, and user-friendly interface. Database should also provide information on the repair of air-cooled engines, ATVs, chainsaws, commercial mowers, diesel engines, farm tractors, generators, motorcycles, marine (boats), outdoor power equipment, personal watercraft/jet ski, riding lawn mowers, rotary tillers, snowmobiles, snow throwers, string trimmers and blowers, walk-behind mowers, and yard and garden tractors. Search functionality should be by keyword, Boolean/phrase, options to limit by keyword or phrase, capability to cite, export, and Permalink functionality sustainable URL to return to original article. Customer convenience services should include online help, option to save, print, email, save search histories and results DoDL is looking for a current provider for commercial off the shelf access a Small Engine Repair Subscription.

Database content must provide assistance in routine maintenance (tune-ups, brake service) as well as extensive repairs (engine and transmission disassembly) and allows users to search by product type, brand, model/engine type, specific area of model/engine type, and model numbers in PDF full-text documents. Content must offer more than 450 full-text reference books with original photos and illustrations, information on more than 25 years of engine models, coverage of more than 90,000 repairs, full collection of Clymer repair manuals with new and updated content added regularly, and user-friendly interface.

Must also provide information on the repair of air-cooled engines, ATVs, chainsaws, commercial mowers, diesel engines, farm tractors, generators, motorcycles, marine (boats), outdoor power equipment, personal watercraft/jet ski, riding lawn mowers, rotary tillers, snowmobiles, snow throwers, string trimmers and blowers, walk-behind mowers, and yard and garden tractors. Access to information must be seamless, minimal response time between query initiation and query results, and search results within 5-10 seconds.

Must be able to interface with all 4-service branch library and Military OneSource websites and Library Integrated Library System (digital catalog) using industry standard authentication methods to ensure only eligible patrons can access resources from any internet connected computer browsers and mobile devices. Must work with contract POC to establish authentication methods to provide optimal accessibility for all eligible patrons.

Security between the Website and server must be Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.3. Must be able to supply or allow retrieval of database usage statistics by Branch of Service (Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Military OneSource/Other, and Navy). Must have HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) with long duration deployed on the servers to mitigate/prevent man-in-the-middle attacks. Website certificates should be RSA 2048-bits (SHA256withRSA). VCL must be able to test the platform to evaluate if it meets requirements. Must provide username and password to view content on platform.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the Government. The Government will consider responses received by 27 September 2024, 03:00 PM, CST for this notice. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this announcement. A determination not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Contractors Should Be Aware of the Following Information:

1. Contractors MUST include the following information:

a. Points of contact, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers.

b. Identification as a large U.S. business, a small U.S. business, or a foreign business.

Please note that size indicated should be based on the NAICS code for this effort listed above.

c. Identification of any other socioeconomic status including Women-Owned Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Small Business, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran Owned Small Business or HUBZone.

d. Company CAGE Code and UEI.

2. If this posting specifically references brand name products, offerors are encouraged to suggest products other than those specifically referenced. Responses must address how the alternate product meets the product characteristics specified above.

3. Submitted information shall be UNCLASSIFIED.

4. Responses are limited to 10 pages in a Microsoft Word or PDF compatible format.

Responses shall be e-mailed to Contracting Specialist: Courtney Perry at courtney.perry.5@us.af.mil and Contracting Officer Ernest Medina at ernest.medina.2@us.af.mil no later than 27 September 2024 at 03:00 PM CST.