Knovel Software Subscription (Digital Access Fee)

This is a Request for Information (RFI) as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.201(e).  A Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Quote (RFQ) are not applicable for this query and no solicitation document exists for the request.  This RFI is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a RFP, RFQ, nor as an obligation on the part of the Government for follow-on acquisition. However, if you are able to provide ALL the requirements listed below, you may submit a Proposal and/or Quote with the knowledge that it will be accepted for planning purposes only.  No commitment, promise, nor guarantee is implied by its acceptance.  It will simply be used to determine if your company's product / services / capabilities meets our requirements.

Software Subscription Fees to access Elsevier BV’s Knovel Digital Platform through The Jefferson Library at the US Military Academy – West Point, NY.   

a. Knovel 2020 (Digital Subscription)

    Period of Performance:  12/1/2020 thru 11/30/2021 (Base Year)

    QTY: 1 each                                                         

b. Knovel 2021 (Digital Subscription)

    Period of Performance:  12/1/2021 thru 11/30/2022 (Option Year 1)

    QTY: 1 each           

c. Knovel 2022 (Digital Subscription)

    Period of Performance:  12/1/2022 thru 11/30/2023 (Option Year 2)

    QTY: 1 each

NOTE 1:  Interested respondents must able to fulfill this requirement under NAICS Code 511210 (Software Publishers). 

NOTE 2:  All capability statements will be accepted.  Interested respondents should submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 2 pages in length, single spaced, 12 point font minimum) clearly demonstrating the firm's ability to provide this requirement.  Generic capability statements will not be accepted.  At a minimum, the package shall contain the following:

1. Company Name

           Full Address

           Point-of-Contact (POC)

           Phone Number

           Email address.

      2.  Company Profile to include…

           Office Location(s)

           TAX-ID Number

           DUNS Number

           CAGE Code

           NAICS Code

          *Small Business Status Categories (if applicable)

          *(Example:  8a, WOSB, EDWOSB, HUB-Zone, SDVOSB, etc.). 

NOTE 3:  If you submit a quote in lieu of a capability statement, you may do so as long as it is with the understanding listed on the very 1st paragraph above.  You must include everything as stated in NOTE 2 (a) and (b) above.  Responses to this notice are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.  Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.  All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary or confidential will be handled accordingly.

NOTE 4:  This RFI is being issued in electronic format only and is available on-line at https://beta.sam.gov/.  Vendors that use third-party websites to inquire about this RFI or to obtain documents will not be provided guidance nor assistance.  All information / documents must be reviewed and obtained through https://beta.sam.gov/ (beta.sam.gov is a free [no-fee] federal government website).

NOTE 5:  All interested respondents should EMAIL their capabilities statements, quotes, etc., to jorge.l.acevedo4.civ@mail.mil by no later than November 12, 2020 (Thursday) @ 5:00 PM (EST).  Please remember... this is a Sources Sought query only, not a Solicitation / RFQ.