The Uniformed Services University of the Health and Sciences (USUHS), intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 13.106-4(b)(1), with Ovid Technologies, Inc. for online and print subscriptions. These items are being procured as a commercial item in accordance with the procedures in FAR 12 – Acquisition of Commercial Items and Far 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures. These subscriptions are required by researchers to aid in their research. Sole Source determination is based on Ovid Technologies being the sole licensor for journals published by Wolters Kluwer and Lippincott Willimiams and Wilkins. The period of performance is 30 September 2006 through 29 September 2007. This is not a request for quote. However, all interested parties may contact the Contract Specialist. Sources interested in responding to this requirement must be able to provide convincing evidence that they can obtain/provide unlimited online/print access to the listed journals/publications, provide the licensing rights, copyright authority and/or provide the service or product as specified above. Responses must be in writing and must be received in the office by 04 August 2006.

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