Intent to Sole Source knovel Subscription to Elsevier Inc.
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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. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to procure online access to Elsevier's KNOVEL collections on a sole source basis from Elsevier Inc. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. However, any small business firm that believes it can meet the requirement is invited to submit a capability statement.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for online access to the KNOVEL Collections, as detailed in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). This includes:
- Providing online access to specific KNOVEL Collections (Attachment A) covering various engineering and science disciplines.
- Furnishing website/database support staff to handle IP modifications (Attachment B) and other technical issues.
- Delivering one website database supplying right of entry. The subscription period is from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. All materials must be delivered to the Rock Island District no later than January 1, 2025.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- NAICS Code: 513120 (Newspapers And Periodicals) with a 1,000 employee size standard.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(2)
- Place of Performance: Rock Island, IL
Response & Deadlines
- Capability Statements Due: Thursday, February 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT.
- Submission Method: Email to Stanley L. Bolton (stanley.l.bolton@usace.army.mil).
- Published Date: January 28, 2026.
Additional Information
This notice is for informational purposes only, and a solicitation will not be issued. The government's determination not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within its discretion. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Firms must be registered in SAM.gov to receive a government award.