D--Knowledge-Based Database Subscription

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8, Tampa, FL, intends to award a Sole Source firm-fixed price contract IAW FAR 13.106-1. for Clinical Web-Base Subscription to EBSCO Industries Inc, 30 Park Road, Tinton Falls, NJ. This announcement constitutes the only notice. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 519130, small business size standard: 1000 Employees. The proposed contract action is for services peculiar to one manufacturer that is essential to the Government s requirement. The period of performance for this effort will be for 12-months. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses must be in writing and must provide clear and concise documentation indicating an offeror's capability to provide these services. The anticipated date of award is February 1, 2018. Correspondence may be sent to: [email protected]. CLIN 0001: Clinical Web-Base Subscription Quantity: 12 MO The statutory authority which permits other than full and open competition for this acquisition is 41 United States Code (USC) 1901, as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b). A justification for other than full and open competition has been prepared in support of this acquisition. Contracting Office Address: Network Contracting Office 8 8875 Hidden River Parkway Tampa, FL 33637 Place of Performance: Tampa, Florida 33612 United States Primary Point of Contact: Frank Lloyd [email protected]