SAM #N0018926QL286

SAGE Publications Online Journals and Reference Subscription for US Naval Academy

This procurement opportunity is for the United States Naval Academy's Nimitz Library to acquire a subscription to SAGE Publications Inc. online journals and reference resources. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Nimitz Library, U.S. Naval Academy - OEM Highlight: - SAGE Publications, Inc. is the sole source and OEM for all requested content - Products/Services Requested: - Subscription to SAGE Publications Inc. online journals and reference resources - Includes access to a wide range of scholarly journals and resources such as: - American Politics Research - American Sociological Review - Armed Forces & Society - Crime & Delinquency - European History Quarterly - International Journal of Engine Research - International Journal of Maritime History - International Journal of Robotics Research - International Relations - Journal of Conflict Resolution - Journal of Contemporary History - Journal of Family History - Party Politics - Political Insight - Political Theory - War in History - CQ Supreme Court Collection - CQ Researcher Online - CQ Magazine - Political Handbook of the World 2020-2021 - Political Handbook of the World 2024-2025 - No specific part numbers are provided; the subscription is for a bundled package - Quantity: 1 subscription package - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification: SAGE Publications, Inc. is the only provider due to proprietary content and licensing - Subscription must be compatible with Nimitz Library's Ex Libris Alma software and Primo discovery tools - Supports approximately 4,520 midshipmen, 600 faculty, and 3,000 staff - No acceptable alternatives identified for the required content - Period of Performance: - Subscription period runs from the date of award through December 31, 2026

Description

This is a SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in FAR 12.102(a), using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This solicitation SHALL be posted on Sam.gov (https://sam.gov/) on or before 23 July 2026. The RFQ number is N0018926QL286. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2026-01 (effective 13 March 2026) and DFARS Publication Notice 20251110 (effective 07 May 2026). It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses:  https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html.

The NAICS code is 513120 and the Small Business Standard is 1,000 (number of employees). The proposed contract action is for the Sage Online Journals and CQ Magazine in Support of the United States Naval Academy in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate a Firm, Fixed Price contract with only one source, SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC., under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all bids, proposals, or quotations received by the closing response date will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Small Business Office concurs with this determination.

This announcement will close at 11:00 AM EST on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. All responsible sources may submit a quote to Porchia Locke, who can be reached via porchia.y.locke.civ@us.navy.mil, by 11:00 AM EST on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. A determination by the Government to not compete this proposed effort on a full and open competitive basis, based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. 

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