SOURCES SOUGHT
76 -- AF Libraries' Subscription to Gale Cengage Learning Databases
- Notice Date
- 7/21/2017
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 519130
— Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFLCMC/PK - WPAFB (includes PZ, WL, WW, WI, WN, WK, LP, WF, WK), 2275 D Street, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, 45433-7218, United States
- ZIP Code
- 45433-7218
- Solicitation Number
- FA8604-17-P-5089
- Archive Date
- 8/22/2017
- Point of Contact
- Abby L. Benston, Phone: 9372557853, Jason A. Correll, Phone: 9376567487
- E-Mail Address
-
abby.benston@us.af.mil, jason.correll.2@us.af.mil
(abby.benston@us.af.mil, jason.correll.2@us.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Sources Sought Synopsis This is a Sources Sought Synopsis published by the United States Air Force (the Government or USAF). There is no solicitation available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. The purpose of this sources sought notice is to conduct market research to determine whether there are businesses available capable of providing an alternative product that meets the characteristics below. The Air Force anticipates procuring this product as a FY17 base effort with no option years. The period of performance for this subscription is 30 September 2017 - 29 September 2018. Responses to this sources sought notice will assist a determination of whether it is in the best interest of the Government to exercise the existing option or to proceed with a competition. FSC: 7630 NAICS: 519130 Size Standard: 500 employees Subscription name: Renewal of three Gale Cengage databases for AF libraries. Supplier name: Gale Cengage Learning Product description: Gale Cengage Learning enhances the learning experience with current and relevant digital content. These tools feature 160 million full-text articles from leading books, journals, magazines, newspapers and primary sources, multimedia assets including videos, podcasts, tutorials and images, daily updates of new content Product characteristics an equal item must meet to be considered: * Provides millions of full-text articles from primary sources * Integrates interactive learning modules into an online curriculum * Provides in context research. * Must be able to provide research and skill instruction for career transition * Offer opposing viewpoints resources and research The Government will consider responses received within 15 days of issuance of this notice. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a full and open competitive procurement or a small business set aside competitive procurement. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this announcement. If the Government competes this requirement, a synopsis shall be issued utilizing the combined synopsis/solicitation procedure identified in FAR 12.603. If this effort becomes a Small Business Set-Aside, FAR 52.219-14, Limitation on Subcontracting, will apply. Therefore, small businesses that want to be considered for a small business set-aside should demonstrate how they intend to comply. A determination not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is an administrative decision by the Government that is solely within its discretion. Contractors should be aware of the following information: 1. Contractors must include the following information: a. Points of contact, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers. b. Identification as a large U.S. business, a small U.S. business, or a foreign business. Please note that size indicated should be based on the NAICS code for this effort listed above. c. Identification of any other socioeconomic status including: Women-Owned Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Small Business, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran Owned Small Business or HUBZone. d. Company CAGE Code or DUNS Number. 2. In your response, you must address how your product meets the product characteristics specified above. 3. Submitted information shall be UNCLASSIFIED. 4. Responses are limited to of 10 pages in a Microsoft Word compatible format. Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought synopsis is strictly voluntary. The Government will not reimburse the respondents for any costs associated with their response. This synopsis does not constitute a Request for Proposals nor does its issuance restrict the Government as to its ultimate acquisition approach. The Government reserves the right to contact the submitting parties, on an as required basis, for further clarification on material provided. Respondents should not construe this notice as a commitment by the Air Force for any purpose. Responses should be emailed to Abby Benston at abby.benston@us.af.mil and Jason Correll at jason.correll.2@us.af.mil no later than 07 August 2017, 2:00 PM EST. Any questions should be directed to Abby Benston through email. All responses should be received no later than 07 August 2017, 2:00 PM (Eastern).
- Web Link
-
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/ASC/FA8604-17-P-5089/listing.html)
- Record
- SN04590192-W 20170723/170721235130-7ef88047dc6158648f968a02a644898a (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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