Intent to Sole Source - Online Computer Library Center

Intent to Sole Source

The US Army Corp of Engineers, Rock Island District, intends to precure online access to EZ-Proxy, WorldCat Cataloging, and WorldCat Online Discovery on a sole source basis with OCLC, INC in accordance with statutory of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 13.106-1, 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 business firm that believes it can meet the requirement may give written notification to the Contracting Officer in the form of a capability statement.  Supporting evidence in sufficient detail that demonsrates the ability to comply with the requirement listed must be ifrnished to the point of the contract listed below by August 6th at 10:00 AM 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 witll be considered soley 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 annully confirm accuracy and completeness of registration information.

Questions and capability statements should be directed to Joseph Porter at joseph.e.porter@usace.army.mil