Elsevier's Knovel Platform Subscription
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of Navy, Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Contracting Division intends to award a sole source contract to Elsevier Inc. for the annual renewal of the Elsevier's Knovel Platform Subscription. This is a Special Notice published in accordance with FAR Subpart 5.2. Responses from interested parties are due by March 31, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for continued access to Elsevier's Knovel platform for the NRL's Ruth H. Hooker Research Library. This platform is crucial for supporting NRL scientists' and engineers' R&D missions by providing access to scientific and technical literature. Elsevier holds the intellectual property rights to the information, making them the sole provider.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Contract Vehicle: Sole source contract with Elsevier Inc. (in accordance with FAR 6.302-1)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: March 31, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Published: March 17, 2026, 7:48 PM ET
- Product/Service Code: 7630 (Newspapers And Periodicals)
- Place of Performance: Washington, DC 20375, United States
Response Requirements
Any firm that believes it can meet this requirement may submit a written notification to the Contracting Officer within 15 days of publication (by March 31, 2026). Submitted capability statements, proposals, or supporting evidence must be sufficiently detailed to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement. The Government will consider responses, but the decision to compete the proposed procurement remains solely at the Government's discretion.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: KEVIN NGUYEN
- Email: kevin.nguyen3.civ@us.navy.mil