Sole Source Justification At or Below SAT_GALE_Redacted.pdf
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This is a Justification for Sole Source Procurement document for the US Naval War College (NWC) located in Newport, Rhode Island.
The NWC Library is procuring an online subscription to Gale Cengage Learning's Times Digital Archive Collection, a fully searchable digital reproduction of over 200 years of The Times Newspaper with full-page layouts, articles, and advertisements in their original print format. The subscription will include the Times Digital Archive from 1785–1985 and U.S. Declassified Documents. The procurement is being conducted on a sole source basis under FAR 12.102(a) because no substitutes are available. The resource is specifically configured to integrate with the NWC's existing electronic library management systems, including the Alma LSP, Primo discovery system, and Springshare library software. The librarians have invested significant time and expertise in cataloging and configuring this collection for patron access both on and off campus. The base contract period runs from 30 August 2026 through 29 August 2027, with four optional one-year renewal periods extending through 29 August 2031. Market research conducted against mandatory sources such as UNICOR, AbilityOne, and GSA yielded no results. Cengage Learning does not have authorized resellers or subsidiaries capable of providing the requested subscription, and no comparable services are available on the open market. The justification was prepared by NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk Regional Division, Groton Office. The estimated total cost is redacted in the document.
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Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104
☒The supplies or services must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems 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 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 students 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 their patrons via their online catalog Primo whether they are on campus or off campus.
Cengage Learning does not have any authorized resellers or subsidiaries capable of providing the requested subscription.
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 Cengage Learning, Inc. 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 Regional Division, Groton Office
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