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Sole Source Justification ≤ Simplified Acquisition Threshold

1. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1), I hereby determine that the following product(s) / service(s) are available from only one source, and competition is precluded for the reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available.

Product(s) / Service(s):

2. This acquisition is restricted to the following source:

Company:

Company Address:

Company Point of Contact (phone number and e-mail):

3. Total Estimated Cost:

4. Required by Date:

5. Justification (check applicable, and provide additional information in the sections below):

Urgent and compelling need exists, following fair opportunity procedures would result in unacceptable delays (explain serious injury, financial or other, to the Government the delay would result in).

Specific Characteristics of the Item or Service

5.1 Urgent and Compelling Need (explain serious injury, financial or other, to the Government if delayed):

https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-13-simplified-acquisition-procedures#i1112291

5.2 Specific Characteristics of the Unique or Highly Specialized Item or Service:

6. Check all applicable statements:

The material or service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, function) with existing systems presently installed. The new product(s) / service(s) must coordinate, connect, or interface with existing systems.

A patent, copyright, proprietary data, or licensing agreement limits competition.

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

6.1 Compatibility Statement:

6.2 Copyright / Proprietary Data / Licensing Agreement Statement:

7. Brand Name (if applicable, detail why the procurement is restricted to a specific brand name manufacturer):

8. Additional information supporting a sole source acquisition:

CERTIFICATION

I certify that the statements and information provided above are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The facts of this acquisition preclude the use of full and open competition.

The requested item(s) and/or service(s) represents the minimum requirements of the government.

NPS Technical Point of Contact or Contracting Officer's Representative:

Title:

Signature:

Date:

NPS Contracting Officer:

Signature:

Date:

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NPS Contracting Officer:_lNaZrcwu-KN29PXSMYDzsQ: Esma Erisen
Date: _h-DmjYm*jlr6IrfXJp2tvg:
Title:_eBL3GM2XNHBvuUxSlMIttg: Supervisor Librarian
NPS Technical Point of Contact_xCPg8j8vLnThUQeWTOLmcQ: Tom Doughty
_8_ Additional information sup_ZkbgUcz*EVcqgKvgNzlqWw: Faculty rely on this information to identify potential journals to publish in (or to avoid), and to provide metrics for tenure and promotion. The information is also essential for accreditation purposes. Delay or failure to acquire this resource could hinder NPS’s academic mission.
_7_ Brand Name (if applicable,_hDVnDDbdAPnkP7dx1JOxJg:
_6_2 Copyright / Proprietary D_X1jMGpdsPJLeJVzzfdelAg: This compilation of journal information and evaluation metrics is proprietary and no other source exists. The ability to search for it on one platform is unique and not available elsewhere.
_6_1 Compatibility Statement:_9vdtKADQXrOv9xgUHdpnqw: The Cabells database has been a reliable and well-used part of the library's electronic content portfolio. It fits the profile of databases needed to support NPS teaching and research. No additional administrative setup functions will be required.
_6_ Check all applicable state_2_xxHMzhqx2NYlDwEwe2u8Bw: Off
_6_ Check all applicable state_1_xxHMzhqx2NYlDwEwe2u8Bw: Yes
_6_ Check all applicable state_0_xxHMzhqx2NYlDwEwe2u8Bw: Yes
_5_2 Specific Characteristics _CVIL5KIfy6hgwmnwQRdmIA: The Cabells database is sought because it is a trusted source of curated journal background information and discovery. Their Whitelist includes evaluation metrics and submission details for over 11,000 academic journals in 18 disciplines, enabling prospective authors to compare and identify appropriate journals for article submission. Their Blacklist includes misconduct reports and other evaluative information on more than 13,000 predatory and other journals with deceptive practices, enabling prospective authors and researchers to critically evaluate a journal they may be considering for article submission or citation in a paper. Both the Whitelist and Blacklist are highly useful for tenure and accreditation purposes.

The following technical requirements are in place:

• IP-based access

• Scholarly content

• Available on platform already in use

• Unlimited simultaneous use

_5_1 Urgent and Compelling Nee_-TPl0nWnwibfZdm0aH0y0g:
_5_ Justification (check appli_1_8wHZj9VfipCa5rFcPMUM4A: Yes
_5_ Justification (check appli_0_8wHZj9VfipCa5rFcPMUM4A: Off
_4_ Required by Date:_3wkeuPGT*KQzYBZ3XoriYg: 08/01/2020
_3_ Total Estimated Cost:_s7zUqcD9*VjVTPx9Q0l9FQ:
Company Point of Contact (pho_fo4kffd7nti45PReI3cnLg: Alex Lloyd - Sales Manager

(256) 585-3440 alex.lloyd@cabells.com

Company Address:_2VsJM591bLNSBhcFPe*kXA: 3470 Phelan Boulevard Suite 104 Beaumont Texas 77706
Company:_OA43hNxBk204XGKrfSSVEA: Cabells Scholarly Analytics
_1_ In accordance with Federal_x0sxRvlz0NvypBteKqvKzw: Cabells Whitelist and Blacklist Database 2020
2020-06-04T11:54:59-0700
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