Notice of Intent to Sole Source Brand Name Taylor & Francis Journal Collection
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. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Rock Island District, has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to procure online access to the Taylor & Francis Journal Collection on a Brand Name sole source basis. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes, but firms believing they can meet the requirement are invited to submit a capability statement. Capability statements are due by June 3, 2026, at 2:30 PM Central Time.
Scope of Requirement
The USACE Rock Island District requires online access to the Taylor & Francis Journal Collection. This procurement is for a specific brand name product.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Brand Name)
- Authority: 10 U.S.C 3204(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source)
- Duration: A Base Year from time of award to December 31, 2026, followed by four one-year Option Periods starting January 1 of each subsequent year.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Capability Statement Due: June 3, 2026, 2:30 PM CT.
- Published: May 27, 2026.
Response & Evaluation
This notice is not a solicitation, and no competitive quotes will be issued. However, any business firm that believes it can fulfill the requirement may submit a written capability statement with supporting evidence. This evidence must demonstrate the ability to comply with the listed requirement in sufficient detail. The Government will use received information solely to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted, and the decision to compete is at the Government's sole discretion. No reimbursement will be provided for costs associated with preparing capability statements.
Additional Notes
To receive a government award, firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Questions regarding this notice should be directed to Contract Specialist Eric J. Gaul at eric.j.gaul@usace.army.mil.