Sole Source Justification_Redacted.pdf

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

Option Year 3: 1 July 2027 – 30 June 2028 = Option Year 4: 1 July 2028 – 30 June 2029 =

In conclusion, the requested supplies or services represent the minimum requirements of the government.

Describe in detail why only this source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources.

(what specific characteristics of the supplies or services limit the availability to a sole source (e.g., unique features, function of the item, etc.)?)

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.

CAS SciFinder Discovery Platform, previously known by the product name, SciFinder, must be compatible with the Nimitz Library’s Ex Libris software and discovery tools. This is a contract purchase of a subscription previously purchased yearly. There are no “just as suitable” alternatives to replace this product due to the reliance Midshipmen and USNA Faculty have on this exact entity.

A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition.

CAS SciFinder Discovery Platform is wholly owned and copyrighted by CAS, A Division of the American Chemical Society. There is no other method for procuring access to this content. Only CAS, A Division of the American Chemical Society can be a bilateral signatory to license this content.

These are "direct replacement" parts/components for existing equipment.

This subscription to CAS SciFinder Discovery Platform is a direct continuation of previous yearly purchases, which are vital for research and accreditation in chemistry, and relied upon by USNA Faculty and the Brigade of Midshipmen. Failure to acquire would result in loss of services which are relied on every year.

Other information to support a sole source action:

The content provider must be able to be signatory on bilateral license and terms & conditions agreements.

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

Document number:

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.

Signature Date

Activity Title

I HEREBY DETERMINE THAT THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CONTRACT ACTION DEEM ONLY ONE

SOURCE REASONABLY AVAILABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

Contracting Officer Signature Date

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk Contracting Department <<adjust as necessary – Philadelphia Office, Mechanicsburg Office>>

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