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This is a notice that the National Library of Medicine (NLM) intends to negotiate and award a sole source contract in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 13.106-1(b), Soliciting from... This is a notice that the National Library of Medicine (NLM) intends to negotiate and award a sole source contract in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 13.106-1(b), Soliciting from a single source. This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested based on the requirements outlined in this combined synopsis/solicitation. A written solicitation will not be issued. The Government intends to acquire commercial items using FAR Part 12 and the Simplified Acquisition Procedures set forth in FAR Part 13. The National Library of Medicine (NLM) intends to negotiate on an other than full and open competition basis with Open Eye Scientific, for renewing the license and software support of Lexichem TK, OEChem TK, and Quacpac TK. The software is proprietary to Open Eye Scientific and Open Eye Scientific is the only known source capable of providing the related software support services. The software makes it possible for PubChem developers to add small molecule structures and bioactivity assay results to NCBI's PubMed search system. ________________________________________ This acquisition will be processed under FAR Part 12 - Acquisition for Commercial Items in combination with simplified acquisition procedures contained in FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1901. This notice incorporates provision and clauses in effect in the FAC 2023-04 effective June 2, 2023, including all FAR Circulars issued as of the date of this synopsis. NLM anticipates that an award will be made on or about July 7, 2023. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 541519 and the business size standard is 150 employees. ________________________________________ The base period of performance for this service is anticipated to be approximately twelve (12) months with options to extend the term for two (2), twelve (12) month periods. Inclusion of options does not commit the Government to exercise the options. The contractor shall provide the following: Line # Description Quantity 1 Lexichem TK Maintenance Base July 7, 2023 to July 6, 2024 2 2 OEchem TK Maintenance Base July 7, 2023 to July 6, 2024 2 3 QUAPCAC Maintenance Base July 7, 2023 to July 6, 2024 2 4 All items and quantities from Base - Option Year 1 July 7, 2023 to July 6, 2024 5 All items and quantities from Base - Option Year 2 July 7, 2023 to July 6, 2024 ________________________________________ This is not a solicitation for competitive quotations. An RFQ is not available nor are quotes being requested; however, if an interested party believes that it can meet the requirements, they may submit a price quote in writing along with a statement of capabilities. ________________________________________ Vendors submitting a quote shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this order. The following clauses and provisions cited herein are incorporated by reference into this announcement: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Mar2023) and FAR 52.212-2. Vendors submitting a quote are advised to provide with their offer a completed copy of the following provisions: FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items (Dec2022). The following FAR clauses apply to any order resulting from this notice FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Dec2022)-With Addenda [Stop Work Order, FAR 52.242-15 (August 1989)]; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (June, 2023); FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services and FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. ________________________________________ Quotes and related materials, or any questions must be submitted in writing by email to the Contracting Specialist, Janna Weber at janna.weber@nih.gov no later than 11:00 am Eastern Time on June 30, 2023. NO collect calls will be accepted. NO facsimile transmissions will be accepted. Any quotation, if timely received by an eligible offeror, shall be considered by the government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The information received will normally be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether to proceed on a non-competitive basis or to conduct a competitive procurement. Disclaimer and Important Notes: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. Confidentiality: No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information.