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American Chemical Society (ACS) Subscription

Type: Special Notice

Description

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE

The United States Air Force (the Government) intends to issue a Firm-Fixed-Price order to a single source; American Chemical Society (ACS), on or about 31 March 2025. The period of performance (PoP) shall be 01 April 2025 31 March 2026.

PSC: 7630

NAICS: 519210

Size Standard: $21M

Subscription Name: American Chemical Society (ACS)

Supplier Name: American Chemical Society (ACS)

Product Description :

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Library Council has a requirement for a subscription to the American Chemical Society (ACS) research literature database, ACS Publications, which hosts ACS content. The subscription will satisfy the laboratory's mission to "lead the discovery, development, and integration of warfighting technologies for our air, space and cyberspace forces." The required database will help the AFRL Library Council meet the above mission by providing library users with research materials.

Quantity PoP DESCRIPTION

1 12 months Access to in-depth, peer-reviewed research in the area of chemical science

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 3 business 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 (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. In your response, you must address how your 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 Glenn Wellman at glenn.wellman@us.af.mil no later than, 18 March 2025, 12:00 PM EST. Any questions should be directed to Glenn Wellman through email.

Background
The United States Air Force (the Government) intends to issue a Firm-Fixed-Price order to a single source, American Chemical Society (ACS), on or about 31 March 2025.

The goal of this contract is to provide a subscription to the ACS research literature database, ACS Publications, which will support the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Library Council in its mission to lead the discovery, development, and integration of warfighting technologies for air, space, and cyberspace forces.

The subscription will enhance access to essential research materials for library users.

Work Details
The contract includes the following deliverable:
- **Quantity**: 1
- **Period of Performance**: 12 months
- **Description**: Access to in-depth, peer-reviewed research in the area of chemical science through the ACS Publications database. This subscription is crucial for providing comprehensive resources that align with AFRL's mission objectives.

Period of Performance
01 April 2025 – 31 March 2026

Place of Performance
Access provided through the AFRL Library Council.

Overview

Response Deadline
March 18, 2025, 12:00 p.m. EDT Due in 3 Days
Posted
March 13, 2025, 10:15 a.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 United States
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
$21 Million
Pricing
Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Sole Source
Est. Value Range
$21,000,000 (value based on agency estimated range)
On 3/13/25 Air Force Research Laboratory issued Special Notice for American Chemical Society (ACS) Subscription due 3/18/25.
Primary Contact
Name
Glenn Wellman   Profile
Phone
(937) 713-9867

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE > AFMC > AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY > FA2396 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL PZLE
FPDS Organization Code
5700-FA2396
Source Organization Code
500177443
Last Updated
March 13, 2025
Last Updated By
glenn.wellman@us.af.mil
Archive Date
March 20, 2025