American Physical Society (APS) /Nimitz Library Journal subscription
ID: N0018925Q0041_13012084940001Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSUP FLC NORFOLK

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Periodical Publishers (513120)

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NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS (7630)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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    The Department of Defense, specifically the NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, intends to procure a one-year subscription to the American Physical Society (APS) journals for the Nimitz Library at the U.S. Naval Academy. This subscription, priced at $18,979.00 for the 2025 calendar year, is essential for supporting the academic and research needs of approximately 4,520 midshipmen, 600 faculty, and 3,000 staff and military personnel, particularly in STEM fields. The APS is the sole publisher of the required journals, which are critical for curriculum development and research, and the subscription must integrate with the library's existing systems, including Ex Libris. Interested parties may contact Godfrey Jack at godfrey.u.jack.civ@us.navy.mil for further information, noting that this is a sole source procurement with no solicitation available.

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    Godfrey Jack
    (757) 443-1829
    godfrey.u.jack.civ@us.navy.mil
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    1.03 - SWO.pdf
    The Nimitz Library at the U.S. Naval Academy requires a subscription for the APS All Publications Package to support its mission of providing academic resources for approximately 4,520 midshipmen, 600 faculty, and 3,000 staff and military personnel. The library's offerings must include key scholarly materials across various disciplines, including humanities, sciences, engineering, and professions, facilitating curriculum development and research needs. The subscription will enable full-text access to scholarly articles, which must be compatible with the Library’s existing Ex Libris system. Furthermore, prompt technical support from the publisher and the ability to enter into licensing agreements are essential stipulations. This contract is structured for a one-year period, starting January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025, reflecting the Academy's commitment to providing necessary academic resources for effective education and research.
    1.04 - Sole Source Justification KO Signed.pdf
    The government document outlines a justification for sole source procurement related to a subscription for the American Physical Society’s (APS) All online journals publications package, specifically for the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) Nimitz Library. Priced at $18,979.00 for the 2025 calendar year, this subscription is essential for USNA faculty and midshipmen's research and teaching in STEM fields, particularly physics. The APS is the sole producer of the required journals, holding exclusive copyright to the unique scholarly content that cannot be found elsewhere, which eliminates competition. Additionally, the subscription must integrate with existing librarian tools like ExLibris Alma and Primo for effective article indexing. The document confirms that previous yearly subscriptions to APS are vital for academic continuity; discontinuing the subscription would adversely impact educational services. Ultimately, a sole source justification is warranted due to the unique nature of APS content, its necessity for specific academic support, and the requirements of compatibility with existing systems.
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