The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, intends to procure online access to the Ithaka Harbors, Inc. (JSTOR)
journals and proceedings, on a sole source basis in accordance with the statutory of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by
FAR 13.106-1(b) (1)(i), Purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold and only one source reasonably available.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, intends to enter into a firm fixed price contract with Ithaka Harbors for
access to the following online journals; Arts & Sciences I, Arts & Sciences II, Arts & Sciences VII and the Biological Sciences.
The NAICS code for this procurement is 519130 with 1000 employee size standard.

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 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 Monday, 15 February 2021 at 12:00 P.M. CT. 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 US 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 and capability statements should be directed to Anthony Ratti at 309-794-5589 or
[email protected]