This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number FDA-SOL-09-1063419 is being issued as a request for quote; however, if no response is received to this notice by the response due date, the Food and Drug Administration will issue a sole source award to ECRI for HTAIS and HDgold procducts. The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-36. Background- The FDA Biosciences Library wishes to renew access to content available from ECRI - ECRI Health Technology Assessment Service (HTAIS) and Health Devices (HD) Gold content for five users. ECRI Institute provides unbiased, evidence-based research, testing, investigations, information, planning, and advice on the health care industry. SEE ATTACHMENT CCR: Vendors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to the award of the contract. You may register by going to www.ccr.gov QUESTIONS DEADLINE: All questions are to be submitted via email to [email protected], no later September 2, 2009, 11:00 am EDT. QUOTATIONS DUE: All quotations are due to: [email protected], no later than 3:30 pm, EDT on September 4, 2009. PROVISIONS and CLAUSES: The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The following agenda has been attached to this provision: None. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following agenda has been attached to the clause: None. The clause at FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders, Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses cited are applicable: FAR 52.217-8, FAR 52.222-26, FAR 52.222-35, FAR 52.222-36, FAR 52.232-33, FAR 52.246-9 and FAR 52.246-18. Clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition. Responses to this notice shall be sent via email to [email protected]

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