Combined Synopsis/Solicitation From a Single Source -- Under Part 13.106-1(b), Soliciting from a single source The policies unique to the acquisition of commercial items prescribed in part 12, Commercial Items are being used in conjunction with the policies and procedures for solicitation, evaluation and award prescribed in part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The contracting officer has made a unilateral determination to use the streamlined procedure for soliciting offers for commercial items prescribed in 12.603, Streamlined solicitation for commercial items. (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The SF1449 will not be used for issuing this solicitation. Customs and Boarder Protection (CBP) intends to negotiate and award a Firm Fixed Price purchase order to AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY Doing Business As: CHEMICAL ABSTRACTS SERVICE, 2540 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43202-1505 for online access to Chemical Abstract Services (CAS) SciFinder database. CAS SciFindern is the only service that provides access to the most comprehensive and reliable collection of scientific patent and research content curated and aggregated by a global network of expert scientists and no other source beside Chemical Abstract Services can satisfy agency requirements. (ii) Solicitation number 20123934 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-02 published in the Federal Register October 23, 2020. (iv) This solicitation is soliciting from a single source, AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY Doing Business As: CHEMICAL ABSTRACTS SERVICE, under part 13.106-1(b). This is an unrestricted solicitation, using NAICS code 511120, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. (v) Below is list of line item number(s) and items, (including option(s): 0001 Unlimited Online access to Chemical Abstract Services (CAS) SciFinder database Base Period of Performance: 06/01/2021 - 05/31/2022 1001 Unlimited Online access to Chemical Abstract Services (CAS) SciFinder database Option Period 1 Period of Performance: 06/01/2022 - 05/31/2023 2001 Unlimited Online access to Chemical Abstract Services (CAS) SciFinder database Option Period 2 Period of Performance: 06/01/2022 - 05/31/2023 (vi) Description of requirements for the items to be acquired: Online access to Chemical Abstract Services (CAS) SciFinder database. The SciFinder database will provide unlimited access to pharmaceutical and chemical research databases, and SciFinder research tools will allow users to find scientific literature and other pertinent information within its CAS database network. See Attached Statement of Work for full description of requirement. (vii) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and FOB point: Base Period of Performance: 06/01/2021 - 05/31/2022, Online Access Option Period 1 Period of Performance: 06/01/2021 - 05/31/2022, Online Access Option Period 2 Period of Performance: 06/01/2021 - 05/31/2022, Online Access (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. There is no addenda to the provision. (ix) Provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. The specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision is (1) Technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement, and (2) price. Technical is more important when compared to price. (x) Offerors should include a completed copy of the provision Stat 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. There is no addenda to the clause. (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The below additional FAR clauses that are cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards. 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. 52.222-3 Convict Labor. 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies. 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities. 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Test Messaging While Driving 52.225-3 Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (xiii) No additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply to this acquisition, as determined by the contracting officer are necessary for this acquisition. (xiv) DPAS does not apply to this acquisition. (xv) Offers are due Monday, March 1, 2021 at 5:00pm ET. (xvi) The name and telephone number of the individual to contact for information regarding the solicitation is Lanette M. Barnes,
[email protected], 202-344-2856.