The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, intends to procure this requirement on a sole source basis in accordance with the statutory of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. 

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, intends to enter into a firm, fixed-price contract with DMedia for GeoRef and GeoScience World Subscription, Potomac, MD 20854-3174. 

NAICS CODE: 519130

SIZE STANDARD: 1000 Employees.   

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES and no solicitation will be issued; however, any small-business firm that believes it can meet the requirement may give a written notification to the Contracting Officer in the form of a capability statement. Supporting evidence in sufficient detail that demonstrates the ability to comply with the requirement listed must be furnished to the point of contact listed below by Wednesday, August 05, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. CT.

 Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement listed. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, will not reimburse for any costs connected with supplying sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement listed. In order to receive a government award, a firm must be registered in the System award management (SAM) (www.sam.gov).  Firms must register on a one-time basis, and annually confirm accuracy and completeness of registration information.

Questions should be directed to Elizabeth Williams at 309-794-5333 or [email protected].

The following specifications are required for a vendor in supplying GeoRef database and GeoScienceWorld:

1. Online access to the GeoRef database and GeoScienceWorld as listed in Attachment A.
2. Furnish website/database support staff for IP modifications (Attachment B) and other technical issues.
3. Supply usage statistics and complimentary articles for material beyond subscribed date range if/when requested.
4. Material must be full text, including photographs, images, tables, graphs, etc.
5. Newest issue must be available with no time embargoes or schedule delays.
6. The government retains archive access to subscribed material.
7. Provide access to purchased archive collection (if applicable).
8. One (1) website database supplying right of entry.
9. All material must be delivered to the Rock Island District no later than 01 October 2020 and will expire on 30 September 2021.