Elsevier Science Direct Renewal

80NSSC21753905Q Synopsis: NASA/NSSC has a requirement for 2021 subscription renewal for Elsevier Science Direct. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Elsevier B.V., Radarweg 29, Amsterdam, Netherlands 1043 NX under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that Elsevier B.V. is the sole provider of 2021 subscription renewal for Elsevier Science Direct. NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Johnson Space Center (JSC). The Government intends to acquire commercial items and services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 519130. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time on May 3, 2021. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html . Included by Reference: FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Oct 2020) FAR 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. (Oct 2020)