Notice of Intent to Sole Source - University of Wisconsin Online Access Journal Collection
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW07V ENDIST ROCK ISLANDROCK ISLAND, IL, 61299-5001, USA

NAICS

Periodical Publishers (513120)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: LIBRARY (R605)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3bdb5132f4b144e982dc27d8920600b5/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, intends to procure online access to selected journals from The University of Wisconsin System Press on a sole source basis. This procurement includes access to specific journals such as Arctic Anthropology, Ecological Restoration, and Native Plants Journal, justified under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. The selected journals are essential for supporting research and administrative functions within the department. Interested firms that believe they can meet the requirements are encouraged to submit a capability statement to the Contracting Officer, Christopher McCabe, at christopher.a.mccabe@usace.army.mil by September 11, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. Central Time.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Christopher McCabe
    christopher.a.mccabe@usace.army.mil
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