Synopsis Notification (Intent to Sole Source)

This is a Synopsis Notification (Intent to Sole Source).  The Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) at West Point intends to negotiate and award a purchase order on a sole source basis to only one responsible source in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).  "Only one responsible source" is based on the company being the sole developer and provider of the product and/or service and is therefore the only source capable of satisfying the Government's requirement.  The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with:

                                                   Elsevier Inc.

                                                   230 Park Ave, 8th Fl.

                                                   New York, NY 10169-0929

This requirement is for renewed access to Elsevier’s digital platform and its contents by The Jefferson Library at West Point.  Access to their platform has been ongoing for the past 3 years under Contract# W911SD20P0007, W911SD21P0004, and W911SD22P0099.  The current Period of Performance (PoP) expires on 09/21/23.  The next PoP is for a 1-year (12 month) period from 09/22/23 thru 09/21/24.    

MFR:  Elsevier Inc.

P/N#:  ScienceDirect Online – Elsevier

ITEM:  License Subscription (Digital Platform and its contents)

QTY:  1 year (12 months) (09/22/23 thru 09/21/24)

NOTE:  The content includes Journal Collections (Complete and Complete Freedom Packages).

This is considered a sole source to Elsevier Inc because – based on market research and to the best of MICC West Point’s knowledge – their digital platforms and its contents are the sole property of Elsevier Inc.  Its contents are only accessible through their network database.  The vendor does not sell nor supply access to their platforms through third parties.   

            The NAICS Code Qualifier is 513120; SBA Size Standard is 1000 employees.

This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation document is available.  However, any interested party that believes is capable of meeting our requirement may identify themselves but must submit evidence of their capability to fulfill the requirement as an authorized partner / seller of Elsevier Inc.  If you are an authorized partner / seller of Elsevier Inc., you must submit written proof from Elsevier that says you are authorized to supply / sell access to their digital platforms on their behalf (* INFO WILL BE VERIFIED *).  All interested parties must provide the following data with their responses: 

1.  Full Company Name and Address

2.  SAMs Unique Entity ID (UEI)

3.  CAGE Code

4.  TAX ID# (aka “EIN” or “TIN”)

5.  NAICS Code (must be 513120 to qualify)

6.  Business Size ("Large" or "Small"… must be stated on your reply)

7.  Company POC, Email, Phone#

8.  Proof (no exceptions) - - 

     a.  Authorization letter from Elsevier Inc that says you are authorized to supply / sell access to their digital platforms on their behalf.  

A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Any information received will be considered solely for market research purposes to determine a competitive procurement.  Responses must be submitted via email only by the No-Later-Than (NLT) closing date and time stated below.  Telephone responses or requests will not be accepted.  Submitting generic responses just to receive a reply - or - submitting queries that clearly shows you have not fully read everything that is posted will be considered as “Non-Responsive”.  All replies / documents must be submittedvia email only to jorge.l.acevedo4.civ@army.mil by NLT June 16, 2023 (Friday) @ 3:00 PM (EST).