Engineering Library Database Subscription

The NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk (FLCN), Contracting Department, Norfolk VA intends to procure library database subscription with Knovel Corporation 240 W 37th Street NY 10018-6718. The instant requirement is being processed through other than full and open competition under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, “Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements”.  The Government intends to solicit and award to Knovel Corporation on a sole source basis, since they are the only known source with capability of satisfying the government’s minimum requirement at this time.  THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETIVE QUOTATIONS.  A request for quote will be available for download on or about 16 June 2020 under RFQ number N0018920Q0355 at the following website: beta.sam.gov

This action will be solicited on a sole source basis under FAR Part 12 “Acquisition of Commercial Items”, in conjunction with FAR Part 13 “Simplified Acquisition Procedures”.  This action will result in a firm fixed-price award type contract with a twelve (12) month base year and four (4)-twelve (12) month option years.

Delivery location is United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland  21402.  This announcement will close on 22 June 2020, 05:00 PM Eastern time. Responses may be submitted to Nadia Misa who can be reached at email nadiamisa@navy.mil