NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: Online Access to Online Computer Library Center Services

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Rock Island District, intends to procure online access to the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) EZproxy, WorldCat Cataloging  and WorldCat Online Discovery databases in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold and 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 demonstrates the ability to comply with the requirement listed must be furnished to the point of contact listed below by 2:00pm CT on 9 September 2020.

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 USACE, Rock Island District, 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 the System for Award Management (SAM) (www.beta.sam.gov). Firms must register on a one-time basis, and annually confirm accuracy and completeness of registration information.