Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Taylor & Francis Group
ID: N0017326Q1301282346Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORYWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

NAICS

Book Publishers (513130)

PSC

BOOKS AND PAMPHLETS (7610)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ece5b1c909464e398f7cb07b0e43a4e2/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), intends to award a sole source purchase order to Taylor & Francis Group for subscriptions to 5NetBASE (ENG, NANO, MATERIALS) and HBCP. This procurement is based on the determination that only Taylor & Francis Group can fulfill the NRL's specific requirements, which are critical for their research and development efforts. The purchase will be executed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with a total value not exceeding $250,000, and interested parties may submit their capabilities for consideration, although the final decision on competition will rest with the government. For further inquiries, interested vendors can contact Carrie Cawley at carrie.a.cawley.civ@us.navy.mil or Katrina Gallagher at katrina.t.gallagher.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    Carrie Cawley
    carrie.a.cawley.civ@us.navy.mil
    Katrina Gallagher
    katrina.t.gallagher.civ@us.navy.mil
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    The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to Taylor & Francis Group for 5NetBASE (ENG, NANO, MATERIALS) Subscriptions and HBCP Subscriptions. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, as the NRL has determined that only Taylor & Francis Group can meet their requirements. The purchase will be made using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding $250,000. The NAICS code for this requirement is 513130, and the FSC/PSC procurement is 7610. Interested parties may submit their capabilities to respond to this requirement, but any competition determination is at the government's discretion. The Notice of Intent number is N00173-26-Q-1301282346.
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