Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Renewal of American Physical Society Subscription
ID: OSTI-2024-13Type: Special Notice
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFSC OAK RIDGE OFFICEOAK RIDGE, TN, 37831, USA

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Periodical Publishers (513120)

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NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS (7630)

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https://sam.gov/opp/d704db5906e84f6fbbb836bf18c689b5/view
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    Description

    The Department of Energy (DOE) intends to issue a sole source contract for the renewal of its subscription to the American Physical Society (APS) journals for the 2025 calendar year. This procurement aims to secure online access to a range of specialized journals essential for the Office of Science's research activities, with APS being the exclusive provider of these publications. The subscription includes access to notable titles such as Physical Review Letters and Reviews of Modern Physics, which are critical for scientific research and development within the DOE. Interested vendors who believe they can meet the requirements must submit their responses by September 15, 2024, to Tammy Payne at paynet@osti.gov, and must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Payne, Tammy L.
    (865) 576-0247
    paynet@osti.gov
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