Notice of Intent to Sole Source AccessEngineering Reference Library
ID: W912EK25P0ENGType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (519290)

PSC

TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE- BOOKS, MAPS, AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS (L076)

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https://sam.gov/opp/0c17072d38ff4a8d88148dd2ab7401c9/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, intends to procure online access to the McGraw-Hill Reference Library database on a sole source basis from McGraw-Hill Global Education Holdings, LLC. This procurement aims to support various engineering sectors, including Aerospace, Chemical, and Telecommunications, by providing comprehensive online resources and database support, including IP modifications and usage statistics. The contract will ensure that all materials are delivered in full text with visual elements, with a delivery deadline set for April 15, 2025, and a coverage period lasting until April 14, 2026. Interested small businesses may submit capability statements to Stanley L. Bolton at stanley.l.bolton@usace.army.mil by March 20, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. CT, to demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Stanley L. Bolton
    stanley.l.bolton@usace.army.mil
    Christopher McCabe
    christopher.a.mccabe@usace.army.mil
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    A02 - 2025_SOW_McGraw-Hill - Copy.docx
    The document outlines requirements for vendors supplying the AccessEngineering database to the US Army Corps of Engineers, specifically the Rock Island District. Key specifications include providing online access to materials covering various engineering sectors, such as Aerospace, Chemical, and Telecommunications. Vendors must also offer database support for IP modifications and technical issues, supply usage statistics upon request, and ensure all delivered materials are full text with visual elements. The contract requires delivery to the Rock Island District by April 15, 2025, with a coverage period lasting until April 14, 2026, or for one year upon contract award. Additionally, the document includes a list of relevant divisions and support domains indicating the scope of vendor responsibilities within the agency's various geographic locations. This RFP context highlights the government’s commitment to updating its engineering resources and ensuring accessibility and support for its technical databases.
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