Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to Mary Ann Liebert Inc. for various publications, including 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing, Astrobiology, Soft Robotics, and The CRISPR Journal. The purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000. • The purchase includes four different line items: 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing, Astrobiology, Soft Robotics, and The CRISPR Journal. • The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 513210 with the size standard of Small. • Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement, and any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.