SOURCES SOUGHT
76 -- Sources Sought - Wall Street Journal Online
- Notice Date
- 6/25/2021 10:37:36 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 519130
— Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals
- Contracting Office
- FA8604 AFLCMC PZI WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB OH 45433-7228 USA
- ZIP Code
- 45433-7228
- Solicitation Number
- FA860421QB032
- Response Due
- 7/12/2021 12:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 07/27/2021
- Point of Contact
- Taylor Hill, Ashley L. Collins
- E-Mail Address
-
taylor.hill.16@us.af.mil, ashley.collins.5@us.af.mil
(taylor.hill.16@us.af.mil, ashley.collins.5@us.af.mil)
- Description
- This is a Sources Sought Synopsis published by the United States Air Force (the Government or USAF). There is no solicitation available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. The purpose of this sources sought notice is to conduct market research to determine whether there are businesses available capable of providing an alternative product that meets the characteristics below. The Air Force anticipates procuring this product as a FY21 base effort with two (2) option years. The period of performance for this subscription is 01 September 2021 � 31 August 2022. If options are exercised, the period of performance would extend through 31 August 2024. Responses to this sources sought notice will assist a determination of whether it is in the best interest of the Government to exercise the existing option or to proceed with a competition. Option Period: 01 September 2021 � 31 August 2024 FSC: 7630 NAICS: 519130 Size Standard: 1,000 employees Subscription name: Wall Street Journal Online Supplier name: Wall Street Journal Product description: Wall Street Journal Online Product characteristics an equal item must meet to be considered: - Must be able to provide access to an easily search and viewable version of the digital version of Wall Street Journal - With 24/7 unlimited, simultaneous access for users - Must be able to interface with the Air Force Portal, Army Knowledge Online (AKO), Marine Corps, Military OneSource, and Navy Digital Library (NDL). - Must be able to provide password embedded URL�s for access through Library OPACS. The Government will consider responses received within 15 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 competes 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 an administrative decision by the Government that is solely within its discretion.� 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 including: 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. This requirement is not intended for specific brand name products. Offerors are encouraged to suggest products other than those that may be specifically referenced by brand name. Responses must address how alternate product meet the product characteristics specified above. 3. Submitted information shall be UNCLASSIFIED. 4.Responses are limited to of 10 pages in a Microsoft Word compatible format. Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought synopsis is strictly voluntary.� The Government will not reimburse the respondents for any costs associated with their response.� This synopsis does not constitute a Request for Proposals nor does its issuance restrict the Government as to its ultimate acquisition approach.� The Government reserves the right to contact the submitting parties, on an as required basis, for further clarification on material provided.� Respondents should not construe this notice as a commitment by the Air Force for any purpose. Responses should be emailed to Taylor Hill at taylor.hill.16@us.af.mil and Ashley Collins at ashley.collins.5@us.af.mil no later than 12 July 2021, 2:00 PM EST.� Any questions should be directed to Taylor Hill through email.� All responses should be received no later than 12 July 2021, 2:00 PM (Eastern).
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- Record
- SN06043751-F 20210627/210625230121 (samdaily.us)
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