T--ELSEVIER Open Access Articles

The U.S. Geological Survey, Volcano Science Center, Vancouver, WA intends to issue a non-competitive award to Elsevier Limited. The requirement is for publications of Open Access articles in a Special Issue of the Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research. The above company is the only known source that is capable of providing the above mentioned service as the Open Access for papers in the Special Issue on Sinabung and Kelud eruptions is to assist volcano hazards agencies in developing nations gain access to important scientific information that aids them in the reduction of international volcanic risk. The Government intends to award this requirement noncompetitively IAW FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) to Elsevier Limited. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 511120 - Periodical Publishers, size standards 1,000 employees. The anticipated contract will be firm fixed price. Bid, Proposal, or quotation shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to [email protected]. All statement documents required by this notice must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than September 15, 2017 at 1700 ET. Statements submitted by hardcopy or the Fed Connect web portal or Fed Connect Message Center shall not be accepted or considered.