SOLICITATION NOTICE
76 -- NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE - O'Reilly Online Learning
- Notice Date
- 7/7/2021 11:02:31 AM
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 519130
— Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals
- Contracting Office
- FA8604 AFLCMC PZI WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB OH 45433-7228 USA
- ZIP Code
- 45433-7228
- Solicitation Number
- FA860421QB020
- Response Due
- 7/12/2021 11:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 07/27/2021
- Point of Contact
- Megan Porter, Ashley L. Collins, Phone: 9372557853
- E-Mail Address
-
megan.porter.5@us.af.mil, ashley.collins.5@us.af.mil
(megan.porter.5@us.af.mil, ashley.collins.5@us.af.mil)
- Description
- The United States Air Force (the Government) intends to issue a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase order to a single source, O�Reilly Media, Inc., under the authority of AFFARS 5313.501(a)(1)(ii), 10 U.S.C. 2302b, Implementation of Simplified Acquisition Procedures (41 U.S.C. 1901), on about 30 September 2021.� The period of performance (PoP) shall be from 30 September 2021 � 29 September 2022. A one-year option is anticipated that would extend the PoP through 29 September 2023.� FSC: 7630 NAICS: 519130 Size Standard: 1,000 employees Subscription name: � O'Reilly Online Learning Supplier name: �O'Reilly Media, Inc. Product description: : O'Reilly Online Learning (FKA New Safari Library) is an e-reference resource for technology and business professionals providing access to over 54,000 eBooks, videos, and tutorials featuring technology, digital media, and professional development topics. It also includes account administration to manage the 25,000 user seats for the AF, Army, Marine Corps, Military OneSource, and the Navy. Product characteristics an equal item must meet to be considered: Must�be able to provide a learning platform and an on-demand digital library of research tools from professionally curated sources that offer trusted information eBooks, live training, videos, short-form content, on-demand tutorials, case studies, audiobooks, and evolving manuscripts that focus on leadership, business, management and project management, programming languages, software development, and computer networking Must be able to provide online research tools from professionally curated sources that offer trusted information eBooks, videos, and tutorials on such topics as coding, cybersecurity, and web design Must include over 43,461 eBooks, over 1186 Journals and over 1,032 article, 4,021 streaming videos, and 776 books & 148 videos on technology and professional test preparation Must be able to provide password embedded URL�s for access through Library OPACS Must be able to interface with the Air Force Portal, Army Knowledge Online (AKO), Marine Corps, Military OneSource, and Navy Digital Library (NDL) and the DoD Library Service Platform This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations.� However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the Government.� The Government will consider responses received within 5 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 decides to compete 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 solely within the discretion of the Government.� Contractors should be aware of the following information: 1. Contractors must include the following information: Points of contact, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers. 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. 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. Company CAGE Code or DUNS Number.� 2. If this posting specifically references brand name products, offerors are encouraged to suggest products other than those specifically referenced. �Responses must address how the alternate product meets the product characteristics specified above. 3. Submitted information shall be UNCLASSIFIED. 4. Responses are limited to 10 pages in a Microsoft Word compatible format. Responses should be emailed to Megan Porter at megan.porter.5@us.af.mil and Ashley Collins at ashley.collins.5@us.af.mil no later than 12 July 2021, 2:00 PM EST.� Any questions should be directed to Ashley Collins through email.�
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- Record
- SN06054080-F 20210709/210707230119 (samdaily.us)
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