Intent to Sole Source - Online Computer Library Center

Intent to Sole Source PANMVD-23-P-003012

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, intends to procure online access to EZ-Proxy, WorldCat Cataloging, and WorldCat Online Discovery on a sole source basis with OCLC, INC in accordance with the statutory of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i),purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold and only one source reasonably available. 

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES and no solicitation will be issued; however, any small-business firm that believes it can meet the requirement may give written notification to the Contracting Officer. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement listed to the point of contact below by 12 July 2023 at 1200PM CT.

A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

The Government will not reimburse for any costs connected with supplying sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement listed.  In order to receive a government award, a firm must be registered in sam.gov.  Firms must register on a one-time basis, and annually confirm accuracy and completeness of registration information. 

Questions should be directed to Jake Anderson at jake.t.anderson@usace.army.mil.