Intent to Sole Source to EBSCO Industries, Inc.

Added: Aug 12, 2015 4:40 pm The U. S. International Trade Commission (USITC) intends to solicit on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, EBSCO Industries, Inc., 10 Estes Street, Ipswich, Massachusetts 01938-2106.

The USITC anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order, on a sole source basis, to EBSCO Industries, Inc., for the purchase of EBSCO's Business Source Complete e-journal database package, including EconLit with Full Text, and Research Starters-Business.

The web-based subscription provides the USITC with cutting edge academic, trade and industry sectors, supporting both statutory and non-statutory research and investigative reporting. In addition, EBSCO's Business Source Complete provides the USITC unparalleled coverage over U. S. and global industries at both macro and micro perspectives. The anticipated period of performance is 24 months (One Base Year and One Option Year, if exercised), beginning September 1, 2015.

This notice is not a request for competitive quotations. A solicitation is not available for this requirement. The intent of this notice is for informational purposes only. Any information received by the Government on or before 3 :00 p.m., E.T., Wednesday, August 19, 2015, will be considered. Information may be sent via email to Debra Bridge, Contracting Officer, at debra.bridge@usitc.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete this action is solely within the discretion of the Government. Telephonic questions or requests are strongly discouraged.