The NAVSUP FLC Norfolk Contracting Department, Philadelphia Office intends to procure licenses and subscriptions for access to web-based standardization and information to IHS Global Inc. on a sole source basis in support of NAVSUP WSS. This acquisition will be conducted utilizing the FAR Part 8.4 for Federal Supply Schedules and 12 for Acquisition of Commercial Items. The proposed procurement is being processed on other than full and open competitive basis in accordance with FAR 8.405-6. Pursuant to FAR 8.402(f), open market items will be included in the order for the ease of administration purposes. The proposed action will result in a firm fixed price GSA order to IHS Global Inc. for the period of performance 25 February 2013 through 24 February 2014. IHS is the only source capable of furnishing the required licenses and subscriptions of software and associated applications as well as the only vendor that provides a single access point to all integrated web-based products, which are required by NAVSUP WSS. The following open market items will be included in the order: 1. APL/AEL Add-on 2. 4D Online Parts Universe 3 Simo Users 3. Add Fasteners Content to 4D Online Parts Universe 4. ERAI Counterfeit Solution 5. License for Application & Services 6. ASTM INTL-Collection 7. AIA – Aerospace Industries Assoc of America – Nonmember 8. SAE Intl Complete (2 Plus loc or 31 Plus Potential Users) 9. IPC – (Member) 10. IPC 1 Year Membership – Government 11. AWS – American Welding Society Collection Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within seven days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Numbered Note 22 applies. For questions regarding this announcement, please contact Ms. Christine Shockley who can be reached at 2156979459 or
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