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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.

The Army Contracting Command- Redstone (ACC-Redstone) requires a subscription to Springer Nature online Springer Journals on behalf of the Redstone Scientific Information Center (RSIC), in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) for soliciting from a single source for an item peculiar to one manufacturer (e.g., a particular brand-name, product, or a feature of a product that is peculiar to one manufacturer) Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Number W31P4Q-24-Q-0005 is to be a Brand name requirement for Springer Nature online Springer Journals subscription.

The corresponding NAICS code for this procurement is 519210. The US Army Contracting Command-Redstone is soliciting a quote from Springer Nature online Springer Journals. The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-03.

Any award resulting from this RFQ will be issued on Standard Form 1449 and will contain all clauses required by law, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) as appropriate for the dollar value of the award.

Provision 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations - Representation; Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial; Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial items; Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items; Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; Clause 52.212-5,Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items; Clause 52.222-50 Combatting Trafficking in Persons; Clause 52.223-18 Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; Clause 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations; and Clause 252.232- 7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports are applicable to this acquisition.

FAR 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment and clause at FAR 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment as prescribed, also included is 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. Other clauses may be included in the award if applicable.

All responsible sources may submit a capability statement and quotation which shall be considered by the agency. In the event more than one quote is received, the following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: technical capability of the items offered to meet the Government requirement, price, and delivery. All items shall include shipping costs FOB Destination to Redstone Arsenal, AL. Payment will be made via Wide Area Workflow. Responses are due no later than 2:00 PM (local time), 14 March 2024 by Electronic quotes only. Responses may be submitted to:

jimmy.w.creech.civ@army.mil.