The circumstance permitting other than full and open competition is FAR 6.302-1(b)(2) and 41 USC 253(c)(1), The existence of limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes; the control of basic raw material; or similar circumstances, make the supplies and services available from only one source. NAL requires on site access to the content of the Elsevier GEOBASE database. Access to GEOBASE On Site data needs to be made available 24 hours per day. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 511120 is applicable.

Anticipated Date of Award: 09/16/2013

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