Nixene Journal Renewal

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) intends to issue an award to Weathersby Strategic Consulting, LLC, 199 Bent Crk, Hattiesburg, MS 39402-8473, on a sole source basis utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures as outlined in FAR Part 13. The requirement is for one multiple physical site license for the following journal: Nixene Online Journal. This journal is used by ERDC Editing staff and Researchers to create scientific documents.

The license is propriety to Nixene Journal and Weathersby Strategic Consulting, LLC is the licensed reseller/distributor for the in the U.S and to the ERDC. The NAICS code for this requirement is 519130-Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals with a size standard of 1000 employees. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes or proposals.

A solicitation will not be issued; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. The information submitted must be provided in sufficient detail to demonstrate the vendor's ability to fulfill this requirement. The contractor must also provide a description of their past experience in fulfilling requirements which are the same or similar to this requirement and references for each.

Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement on a full and open competition 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. Interested parties may submit any information for consideration by the Government to Connie.F.May@usace.army.mil. The notice number shall be included in the subject line of e-mail submissions. Responses should be received by date specified above.