Intent to Purchase Sole Source, ENDNOTE Software Renewal.

04/25/2023  12639523Q1097446

Intent to Purchase END NOTE Software renewal for USDA APHIS National Centers for Animal Health, Ames, IA

The USDA, National Centers for Animal Health , Ames IA intends to award a sole source Firm Fixed Price purchase order under the statutory authority permitting Other than Full and Open Competition per statutory authority is 41U.S.C. 253(c)(1) FAR 6.302-1 to Clarivate Analytics.

The property or services needed are available from only one responsible qualified source at this time and no other type of property or services will satisfy these needs. Clarivate Analytics is the manufacturer of this software and the only company that provides it. It is a requirement of  National Centers for Animal Health in Ames IA to have these tools to be effective and efficient.

Small business concerns are encouraged to participate. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals, but instead a market research method to determine interested sources. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action is based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose to determine whether conducting a competitive (i.e. non-brand name) procurement is in the best interest of the Government. Interested sources who submit data are responsible for appropriately marking information if it is proprietary in nature. Please provide past performance and references regarding your ability to provide this supply and service along with your Statement of Capability. The Government will not award a contract based on the information received, nor reimburse participants for information they provide. Information provided is strictly voluntary.

Please email Statements of Capability to Tom Wesley: Thomas.j.wesley@aphis.usda.gov. Telephonic inquiries will not be honored. Closing date for submission of Statements of Capability is 1, May 2023 at 3:30 PM Central Standard Time. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) is 511210.

Ship one each to the following location:

National Centers for Animal Health

1920 Dayton Avenue

Ames, IA 50010