The US Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) has a requirement for Elsevier eBooks one-time, permanent access copyright purchase in support of the ERDC Information Technology Laboratory Branch for support through editing and library services.

ERDC intends to issue an award to Elsevier B.V., Radarweg 29, Amsterdam, Noord-holland 1043 NX, Netherlands, on a sole source basis in accordance with FAR Part 13. The Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) branch currently accomplishes civil and military writing and publishing missions. These products will satisfy the ITL requirements by extending the capabilities of the writing and publishing missions. Elsevier B.V. is the sole publisher for the required eBooks. The award will be issued in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b). The NAICS code for this requirement is 519130 with a size standard of 1,000 employees.

This notice of intent is for information purposes only. This is not a request for competitive quotes or proposals. A solicitation will not be issued; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. The information submitted must be provided in sufficient detail to demonstrate the vendor's ability to fulfill this requirement. The contractor must also provide a description of their experience in fulfilling requirements which are the same or similar to this requirement and references for each.

Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Interested parties may submit any information for consideration by the Government to [email protected]. The notice number shall be included in the subject line of e-mail submissions. Responses must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. CST on 23 August 2021.