intent to sole source EBSCO subscription
ID: W911SD24Q0008Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-WEST POINTWEST POINT, NY, 10996-1514, USA

NAICS

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (519290)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/842030d1a1094eada5bb9c4090e74b6a/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense intends to award a sole-source contract to EBSCO for digital content access. This combined synopsis and solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5.

    The Army's West Point location seeks access to EBSCO's online resources, including PsycARTICLES, PsycBOOKS, PsycINFO, Readers Guide Retrospective, and Revolutionary War Era Orderly Books NY Hist Society. The primary purpose of this contract is to provide these services for the government's use.

    This contract is estimated to be valued between $50,000 and $100,000, with funding secured. The contract type is likely to be a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) agreement.

    Eligibility is restricted to small businesses that can provide the required online resources and deliver associated technical support. Applicants should possess a strong track record of providing such services and have the capacity to fulfill the requirements.

    Interested parties should submit their applications by the deadline, ensuring they are properly formatted and include all necessary documentation. The government encourages SBA-certified small businesses to apply.

    The award will be based on a combination of price and the following evaluation criteria: past performance, technical merit, and delivery timelines.

    For any questions or clarifications, interested parties can contact Shawn Valastro at shawn.m.valastro.civ@army.mil or via phone at 845-938-5858.

    Please note that no additional information is available as this is a sole-source intention.

    Point(s) of Contact
    shawn valastro
    (845) 938-5858
    shawn.m.valastro.civ@army.mil
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