Sole Source Notification - SciFinder Subscription Renewal

The University of Wyoming is seeking to issue a sole source purchase order to CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society, for a three-year SciFinder Subscription Renewal. The procurement involves acquiring comprehensive chemical information database services, specifically the CAS SciFinder Discovery Platform, which provides access to chemical compounds, journals, patents, dissertations, and books. The platform will support the university's research needs, particularly in determining the patentability of chemical substances. Interested parties are required to submit a Statement of Capabilities electronically through BidNet's portal by 2:00 PM (MDT) on Friday, August 29, 2025. The minimum requirements include full access to the SciFinder database and associated maintenance and support services. The procurement is specific to Albany County, Wyoming, and will be governed by the University of Wyoming's standard Terms and Conditions. This sole source notification is informational in nature and does not constitute a competitive solicitation, with the university retaining discretion to determine whether to pursue a competitive bidding process based on received responses.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendor details or current contractor information are provided beyond CAS being the proposed sole source provider. The document does not specify a precise award value or budget range for the three-year subscription. Respondents are advised that any confidential or proprietary information submitted must be clearly marked and separately packaged. The procurement appears to be a direct renewal with CAS, suggesting a continued relationship for accessing their specialized chemical information platform. While the notification invites Statements of Capabilities, it emphasizes that this is not a competitive quote request, indicating the university's preference for continuing its existing relationship with CAS for the SciFinder database services.