Notice of Intent to Sole Source-Complete Anatomy.pdf

Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) is the Nation's federal health sciences university and is committed to excellence in military medicine and public health during peace and war. We provide the Nation with health professionals dedicated to career service in the Department of Defense and the United States Public Health Service and with scientists who serve the common good. We serve the uniformed services and the Nation as an outstanding academic health sciences center with a worldwide perspective for education, research, service, and consultation; we are unique in relating these activities to military medicine, disaster medicine, and military medical readiness. USU is located in Bethesda, MD on the grounds of the Naval Support Activity Bethesda.

The mission of the USU is to provide the highest quality education programs in the health sciences to those selected individuals who demonstrate dedication to a health profession career in the Uniformed Services.

Intended Recipient: Cox Subscriptions, Inc. 201 Village Road Shallotte, NC 28470-4441.

Intent to Sole-Source:

USU intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract with Cox Subscriptions, Inc. for the procurement of Elsevier Clinical Solutions’ Complete Anatomy 3D interactive anatomy teaching software institutional –license subscription including a base and four option years.

Sole Source Justification

The mission of USU is to provide the highest quality education and research programs in the health sciences to those selected individuals who demonstrate dedication to a health profession career in the Uniformed Services. As such, it is essential USU provide the necessary training and equipment required by our researchers in order to support the research efforts.

The procurement of the Complete Anatomy teaching software will further the accomplishment of the mission and responsibilities of USU. Complete Anatomy (CA) is the only product reasonably available which will meet all the Government’s needs for remote access requirement for students and faculty at the Military’s Medical School. Complete Anatomy’s platform provides a more inclusive experience for students, both on and off campus. Lessons plans and videos can be accessed from anywhere through the application.

Cox Subscriptions, Inc. DBA WT Cox Subscriptions is the only authorized distributor under contractual agreement to represent and or resell Elsevier Clinical Solution content, platforms and or products to the Federal Government. Elsevier Clinical Solutions has no other authorized agent under agreement for purchases and or representation. This requirement will be procured in accordance with the procedures of FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

This is NOT a request for quotes.

In accordance with 5.207(c)(16)(i), all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Responses to this notice must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government, would not be cost or time prohibitive, and that the interested potential Offeror can meet the needs of the Government as stated above. Information received will be considered for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.

Responses must be received via email to the contact listed in the notice by the closing date of the notice.