Intent To Sole Source Knovel Subscription To Elsevier Inc.

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, intends to procure online access to the Elsevier (KNOVEL) collections outlined in attached scope of work, on a sole source basis with Elsevier Inc., in accordance with the statutory of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(2), for purchases exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold and only one source reasonably available. The NAICS code for this procurement is 513120 with 1,000 employee size standard. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES and no solicitation will be issued; however, any small-business firm that believes it can meet the requirement may give written notification to the Contracting Officer in the form of a capability statement. Supporting evidence in sufficient detail that demonstrates the ability to comply with the requirement listed must be furnished to the point of contact listed below by Thursday, February 4, 2026 at 10:00am CT. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The US Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, will not reimburse for any costs connected with supplying sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement listed. To receive a government award, a firm must be registered in the System award management (SAM) (www.sam.gov). Firms must register on a one-time basis, and annually confirm accuracy and completeness of registration information. Questions and capability statements should be emailed directed to Stanley L. Bolton at stanley.l.bolton@usace.army.mil.

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