Annual Subscription to Institute of Physics (IOP)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, FAC 2005-91 (Sep 30, 2016) as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The requirements will be fulfilled using the Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Part 13 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The associated North American Classification System (NAICS) code is 511120. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees.

This procurement is for the purpose of a One (1) year renewal of subscription service that provides online access to Institute of Physics (IOP) Online covering a wide range of topics in scientific and technical subjects applicable to the Redstone Arsenal Community.

The contractor shall maintain and keep fully operational online access to the following titles:
COR - IOPcorporate Electronic Only

The contractor shall provide helpdesk assistance to local administrator for the resolution to access problems.

Adequate notification will be given by contractor/vendor of downtimes and non-availability of materials, usually 48 hours.

Additional information:
Existing Account #: 00012417
Sites requiring access: 1
Full Time Employees (FTE): 3,000

Ship To:
RSIC Redstone Scientific
Attn: Y Stewart / Sci Info Ctr
W90BWX
Bldg 4484 Redstone Arsenal
Huntsville, AL 35898

Date of performance is one year from date of award.

Offeror must comply with provision set forth in FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5.

The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial, applies to this acquisition.

The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items, is applicable; the specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) are technical capability and price. The evaluation factor technical capability is significantly more important than price.

Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items, with its offer.

The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The additional FAR clauses cited at paragraph (b) in the clause and applicable to this acquisition are: clause (21), (24), (25), (26), (27), (28), (29), (30), (40), and (45).

The date, time and place offers are due: Offers are due via email by 10 November 2016, 1600 PM Local Time, in the contracting office, Building 5400, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898.

The name and telephone number of the individual to contact for information regarding this solicitation is Johnny Redford;
email: johnny.a.redford.civ@mail.mil phone: 256-313-5157
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