The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Centers for Surveillance, Epidemiology and Laboratory Services, Library Services Branch requires an award of a purchase order for Site License for EndNote Desktop Edition Citation Management Software produced by Thomson Reuters of Philadelphia PA. The period of performance includes a base period of 12 months and two option periods of 12 months each. The total base and options will not exceed 36 months. Pursuant to, FAR 13.106(1) (b), Soliciting from a single source, (1) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, (i) Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization). It has been determined that this vendor possesses exclusive licensing agreement and proprietary data for this product; therefore, award of a Firm-Fixed Price purchase order to is being contemplated in accordance with FAR Part 12 and in conjunction with FAR Part 13 with applicable Sub-Part. However, anyone who wishes to be considered may submit a capability statement addressing this requirement and comparing their product with the one offered by Thomson Reuters for our review and consideration. Any questions regarding this notice shall be submitted in writing ONLY to Berta Alldredge at
[email protected]. The anticipated date of award is December 28, 2016. It is your responsibility to keep up with additional postings regarding this announcement on the Fedbizopps Website. Telephone inquiries will not be honored.