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SOURCES SOUGHT Science Peer Review Scholarly Publications Subscription 1.0 Description This Sources Sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for... SOURCES SOUGHT Science Peer Review Scholarly Publications Subscription 1.0 Description This Sources Sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) or intent to issue a RFQ in the future. This Sources Sought does not commit the Government to contract for any service whatsoever. Furthermore, the Government is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Respondents are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this Sources Sought; therefore, all costs associated with responding will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this Sources Sought does not preclude participation in a future RFQ, if one is issued. It is the responsibility of the potential offeror to monitor www.SAM.gov for additional information pertaining to this requirement. 2.0 Background The 773d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron is seeking an existing subscription, books or periodicals on science peer review scholarly publications. The product characteristics are listed below: A science peer review scholarly publications subscription that is from an existing electronic platform for peer reviewed scholarly publications in support of a United States Air Force unit. This unit needs access to mission-critical information for nuclear energy, computers, geosciences, environmental, radiation, and physics (earth and planets) that directly addresses the unique nature of a training mission. The unit needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year access to science, engineering and research publications, journals, and similar resources in order to use information from vital publications in order to perform day-to-day jobs. The product characteristics are listed below: 1. Must be able to provide full text online access to the journals focusing on nuclear energy, computers, geosciences, environment, radioactivity, and physics (earth, planetary); 2. The online database must be a part of a larger scholarly portfolio that supports the database and can be searched in conjunction with the other resources; 3. Must provide peer reviewed journals and scholarly publications provide require information for our dedicated nuclear treaty monitoring team of scientists, engineers and research personnel publications in order to perform their day-to-day jobs; 4. Must provide mission-critical information as becomes available; directly addressing the unique nature of the unit’s mission. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year; and 5. Must be able to meet the technical and security requirement for access to USAF Science and Technology Information (STINFO) systems. 3.0 Requested Information Vendors responding shall specify that they can meet the requirement and provide detailed company information to show clear technical capability. Please provide the following information: • Company Name, Address, UEI, CAGE and NAICS Code • Identification of business size and whether currently designated as a small business and the appropriate categories (small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a), service-disabled veteran-owned small business, veteran-owned small business, woman-owned small business, HUB zone, minority-owned, etc.) • Capabilities Statement 4.0 Responses All responses must be received no later than 4:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on September 20, 2023. Responses shall be submitted electronically to Dorothy Howe at dorothy.howe@us.af.mil and Rene Boissiere at rene.boissiere.2@us.af.mil.

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Science Peer Review Scholarly Publications Subscription 773 Enterprise Sourcing Squadron Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Lackland, TX 78226-1865 Date: 19 August 2023 Title... Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Science Peer Review Scholarly Publications Subscription 773 Enterprise Sourcing Squadron Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Lackland, TX 78226-1865 Date: 19 August 2023 Title: Science Peer Review Scholarly Publications Subscription Request for Quote (RFQ) / Solicitation Number: FA805223SPRSPS Closing Response Date: 28 August 2023 at 1:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST) Contact Point(s): Rene Boissiere, Contract Specialist Cell: (830) 313-0477 Email: rene.boissiere.2@us.af.mil 1. Description: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information, included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This requirement shall be under NAICS 516210 with a size standard of $47 million US dollars. The Department of the Air Force, Air Force Installation Contracting Center (AFICC), 773 Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (ESS) has a requirement for the provision of the Aviation Safety Compliance Subscription per the attached Product Description. 2. Requirement: The mission of Department of Defense (DoD) Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Libraries is outlined in DoDI 1015.10 stating DoD Libraries will provide information resources and services required to accomplish the mission. The libraries support military personnel assigned to contingency operations, remote sites, and military missions IAW DoDI 1015.10, Military Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Programs. The program provides professional military and voluntary education programs materials and services. Libraries also provide facilities, resources, and services to enhance the quality of life, regeneration, and resiliency for authorized customers. The DoD Library Consortium exists to create partnerships among the libraries within the various services of the DoD. They cooperatively acquire materials that are made available to military and civilian employees across the DoD. These resources relate to various overarching goals of the DoD such as recreation, physical wellness, emotional resiliency, and educational pursuits. To meet these needs, science peer-reviewed scholarly publications subscription that is from an electronic platform for peer reviewed scholarly publications in support of The USAF’s Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC). AFTAC needs access to mission-critical information for nuclear energy, computers, geosciences, environmental, radiation, and physics (earth and planets) that directly addresses the unique nature of the AFTAC mission. AFTAC needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year access to science, engineering and research publications, journals, and similar resources in order to use information from vital publications in order to perform day-to-day jobs. The product characteristics are listed below: 1. Must be able to provide full text online access to the journals focusing on nuclear energy, computers, geosciences, environment, radioactivity, and physics (earth, planetary); 2. The online database must be a part of a larger scholarly portfolio that supports the database and can be searched in conjunction with the other resources; 3. Must provide peer reviewed journals and scholarly publications provide require information for our dedicated nuclear treaty monitoring team of scientists, engineers and research personnel publications in order to perform their day-to-day jobs; 4. Must provide mission-critical information as becomes available; directly addressing the unique nature of the Air Force Technical Applications (AFTAC) mission. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year; and 5. Must be able to meet the technical and security requirement for access to USAF Science and Technology Information (STINFO) systems. Performance shall be according to the requirements contained in the Product Description. 3. Period of Performance: The Period of Performance (POP) is for a 12-month base period of performance. The period of performance for this contract action shall not exceed 12-months per base period. Estimated Schedule POP Start POP End Base Period 30 September 2023 29 September 2024 4. Questions: The Government will accept questions concerning solicitation number FA805223EDS until 23 August 2023 at 1:00 PM CST. Email your questions to rene.boissiere.2@us.af.mil. Any questions received after this date and time need not be considered. 5. Quotes Due Date: Quotes must be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer, Rene Boissiere, via e-mail at rene.boissiere.2@us.af.mil. Quotes must conform to the requirements of this solicitation and be received no later than 28 August 2023 at 1:00 PM CST. It is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure that the quotes and its attachments are received. Any quotes received after designated closing date and time need not be considered. Quotes must include aggregate total of base plus all option year CLINS on Pricing Schedule B (IAW FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options). All quotes shall conform to the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) structure of the attached Pricing Schedule B. 6. Notice to Vendor(s): The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse Vendors for any costs. Respondent understands and agrees that it submits its quote at its own risk and expense, and releases 773 ESS/PK from any claim for damages or other liability arising out of the posting process. 773 ESS/PK shall not be liable for any errors in Vendor's response. Vendor is responsible for careful review of its entire response to ensure that all information is correct and complete. Vendors are liable for all error or omissions contained in their responses. All informational material submitted in response to this posting becomes the property of 773 ESS/PK and shall not be returned. 7. Period of Acceptance of Quotes: The Vendor agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers. 8. Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF): Include in the quote that a Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) account has been initiated or already established (DoD) has mandated the use of WAWF. All invoices shall be submitted using Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). To get more information about how to register for WAWF contractors can go to the following web site and download the Contract Pay information: http://www.dfas.mil/contractorpay/ContractPayInformation.pdf. 9. SAM Registration: Firms submitting a quote subsequent to the solicitation described herein, MUST be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, or risk the quote as being non-responsive, regardless if the package is considered complete, timely or any other salient consideration. Information to register on SAM can be found at the web site, SAM.gov | Home . List of Attachments: Product Description Pricing Schedule B Provisions and Clauses; Instructions to Offerors; Eval Criteria