NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE

The United States Air Force (the Government) intends to issue a Firm-Fixed-Price order to a single source; EBSCO Industries, Inc, on or about 28 June 2024.  The acquisition will purchase eBooks in the following fields of research: Aerospace and Aeronautics Engineering.

PSC: 7630

NAICS: 519210

Size Standard: $21M

Subscription Name: EBSCO Aerospace and Aeronautics Engineering eBook Collection

Supplier Name: EBSCO Industries, Inc.

Product Description:

EBSCO Industries eBook collections offer in-depth research in the fields of Aerospace and Aeronautics Engineering. The eBooks will allow The Air Force Institute of Tehcnology (AFIT) engineers a valuable research tool while studying and into their professional careers.  Access to these EBSCO eBooks enhances the broad access to scientific research that is crucial to the work done at AFIT.

Quantity                     PoP                                             DESCRIPTION

1                      Access in Perpetuity                Electronic AFIT-wide access to eBooks on
                                                                              aerospace, aeronautics, aviation
                                                                                  and related fields of research

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations.  However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the Government.  The Government will consider responses received within 3 business days of issuance of this notice. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a full and open competitive procurement or a small business set aside competitive procurement. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this announcement.

If the Government decides to compete this requirement, a synopsis shall be issued utilizing the combined synopsis/solicitation procedure identified in FAR 12.603.  If this effort becomes a Small Business Set-Aside, FAR 52.219-14, Limitation on Subcontracting, will apply. Therefore, small businesses that want to be considered for a small business set-aside should demonstrate how they intend to comply. 

A determination not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. 

Contractors should be aware of the following information:

1. Contractors must include the following information:
   • Points of contact, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers.
   • Identification as a large U.S. business, a small U.S. business, or a foreign business. Please note that size indicated should be based on the NAICS code for this effort listed above.
   • Identification of any other socioeconomic status (Women-Owned Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Small Business, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran Owned Small Business or HUBZone).
   • Company CAGE Code or DUNS Number. 
2. In your response, you must address how your product meets the product characteristics specified above.
3. Submitted information shall be UNCLASSIFIED.
4. Responses are limited to 10 pages in a Microsoft Word compatible format.

Responses should be emailed to Glenn R. Wellman at [email protected] no later than, 17 June 2024 12:00 PM EST.  Any questions should be directed to Glenn R. Wellman through email.