Sole Source Justification At or Below SAT_EBA_Redacted.pdf
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- JSTOR EBA Online Subscription
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- N0018926QW217
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This is a Justification for Sole Source procurement document for the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) library's renewal of an online JSTOR Evidence-Based Acquisition (EBA) subscription.
The U.S. Naval War College, a senior-level military academy in Newport, Rhode Island, requires renewal of its online JSTOR EBA subscription to provide unlimited access to tens of thousands of academic e-books for students and faculty. The procurement is restricted to Ithaka Harbors, Inc., the original manufacturer and parent organization of JSTOR, as the sole source provider. The subscription covers a base year from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with four optional renewal years extending through June 30, 2031. The estimated total cost, inclusive of all option years, is redacted. The justification cites that competition is precluded under FAR 12.102(a) based on patent, copyright, and proprietary data limitations. The resource is specifically configured to integrate with NWC's existing electronic library management systems, including the Alma Library Service Platform, Primo discovery system, and Springshare library software. Market research conducted against mandatory sources including UNICOR, AbilityOne, and GSA yielded no alternative sources. Ithaka Harbors has no authorized resellers or subsidiaries capable of providing the required software, and no comparable services are available on the open market. The requiring activity is NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk, Contracting Department–Regional Division, Groton Office.
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Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104 presently installed/performing. Describe the equipment/function you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system.
This domain-authenticated, CAC authenticated, EZProxy authenticated, and/or IP authenticated, cloud based online resource is specifically configured to work with the NWC’s electronic library management systems. These include the Alma Library Service Platform (LSP), Primo discovery system, and Springshare library software.
The NWC Library has subscribed to this online information resource collection for several years and is a resource that their student and faculty rely on for their information needs. Additionally, the librarians have invested time and expertise in cataloging and configuring online access so that this collection is available to patrons via their online catalog Primo whether they are on campus or off campus.
Ithaka Harbors is the parent organization of JSTOR and does not have any authorized resellers or subsidiaries capable of providing the requested software. There are no other known systems available on the open market that meet the needs of the government.
☒ A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition.
The proprietary data is owned and maintained by Ithaka Harbours/JTOR. There are currently no comparable services offered by any other vendor, as no one else has the rights to Gale Cengage products or services.
Other information to support a sole source action:
TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION:
I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF
MY KNOWLEDGE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE PROCESSING OF THIS SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION
PRECLUDES THE USE OF FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.
I HEREBY DETERMINE THAT THE CIRCUMSTANCES JUSTIFYING ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY
AVAILABLE APPLIES TO THE CONTRACT ACTION.
Requiring Activity
NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk Contracting Department –Regional Division, Groton Office
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