One (1) year subscription renewal of Knovel, an electronic interactive database

COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. Class Code: 76

2. NAICS Code: 519130

3. Subject: One (1) year subscription renewal of Knovel, an electronic interactive database

4. Solicitation Number: W911QX-19-Q-0224

5. Set-Aside Code: N/A

6. Response Date: 23 September 2019

7. Place of Delivery/Performance:
U.S. Army Research Laboratory
2800 Powder Mill Road
Adelphi, MD 20783-1145

8. (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE

The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government is soliciting and negotiating with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to is Elsevier B.V., Radarweg 29, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, 1043 NX, Netherlands. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all proposals received prior to the closing date and time of this solicitation.

(ii) The solicitation number is W911QX-19-Q-0224. This acquisition is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-04_2 (Effective 06 Sep 2019).

(iv) The associated NAICS code is 519130. The small business size standard is 1,000 employeess.

(v) The following is a list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable):

CLIN 0001: One (1) year, Knovel Subscription

(vi) Description of requirements:

12 month Knovel Subscription Renewal for Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Technical Library.

(vii) Delivery is required within one (1) months of contract award. Delivery shall be made to U.S. Army Research Laboratory, 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, MD 20783-1138. Acceptance shall be performed at delivery location. The FOB point is destination.

(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this provision: NONE.

(ix) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items is applicable to this acquisition. The specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision are as follows: NONE - See (i) above.

(x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 (with its Alternate I), Offeror Representations with its offer. N/A

(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this clause: NONE.

(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items and the selected clauses listed in DFARS 212.301 Solicitation provisions and Contract Clauses for the Acquisition of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR/DFARS clauses cited in this clause are applicable:

FAR:
52.204-10, REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS
52.209-6, PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT' INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT
52.219-28, POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION
52.222-3, CONVICT LABOR
52.222-19, CHILD LABOR--COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES
52.222-21, PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (APR 2015)
52.222-26, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
52.222-36, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES
52.222-50, COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS
52.223-18, ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING
52.225-13, RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES
52.232-33, PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER-CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION
52.232-36, PAYMENT BY THIRD PARTY

DFARS:
252.203-7005, REPRESENTATION RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS
252.204-7008, COMPLIANCE WITH SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION CONTROLS
252.204-7015, DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO LITIGATION SUPPORT CONTRACTORS
252.223-7008, PROHIBITION OF HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM
252.225-7035, BUY AMERICAN-FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS-BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE
252.225-7036, BUY AMERICAN--FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS--BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM
252.232-7010, LEVIES ON CONTRACT PAYMENTS
252.244-7000, SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS
252.247-7023, TRANSPORTATION OF SUPPLIES BY SEA

(xiii) The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply (full text of all FAR/DFARS clauses that contain fill-in information, as well as all local clauses, can be found in the attached Provisions and Clauses Full-Text document):

FAR/DFAR
52.204-16, COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING
52.204-18, COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE
52.213-2, INVOICES
52.232-40, PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS
252.203-7000, REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS
252.204-7000, DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
252.204-7012, SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION AND CYBER INCIDENT REPORTING
252.232-7003, ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS

Fill-In FAR/DFARS Clauses:
52.252-1, SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
52.252-2, CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFRENCE
252.211-7003, ITEM IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION
252.232-7006, WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Local Clauses:
ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT
TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT
SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE
TYPE OF CONTRACT
GOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE
PAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD)
PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS
TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (ARL)
RECEIVING ROOM REQUIREMENTS - ALC
EXCEPTIONS OR CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN OFFEROR'S PROPOSAL
AWARD OF CONTRACT
ADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URL
FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING UNDER CONTRACT
PAYMENT TERMS

(xiv) This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS): N/A.

(xv) The following notes apply to this announcement: NONE.

(xvi) Offers are due on 23 September 2019, by 9:00 a.m. EST, at alberta.r.stadtler.civ@mail.mil.

(xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Aberta Stadtler, alberta.r.stadtler.civ@mail.mil, 301-394-1081.

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