American Chemical Society (ACS) Subscription
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2396 USAF AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND AFRL PZL AFRL PZLEWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

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Libraries and Archives (519210)

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NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS (7630)

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https://sam.gov/opp/53229489fffe43fcade43f19579bc767/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), intends to award a sole-source contract for a subscription to the American Chemical Society (ACS) Publications database. This subscription, effective from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, is essential for providing AFRL scientists and engineers with access to comprehensive, peer-reviewed research literature in chemical science, which is critical for advancing their mission in developing warfighting technologies. The ACS database is uniquely positioned to meet the diverse technical needs of various AFRL directorates, offering unlimited simultaneous access and offline downloads, thereby supporting high-quality scientific inquiry. Interested parties may submit capability statements or proposals to Glenn Wellman at glenn.wellman@us.af.mil by March 18, 2025, with the understanding that the Government will not pay for any information received in response to this notice.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Glenn Wellman
    (937) 713-9867
    glenn.wellman@us.af.mil
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    FAR_13_SSJ_ACS Subscription 2025_Redacted.pdf
    The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) seeks a single-source acquisition for a subscription to the American Chemical Society (ACS) Publications database, aimed at supporting its research and development goals from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. This resource is essential for providing up-to-date, full-text access to peer-reviewed literature in chemical science, which is crucial for AFRL scientists, engineers, and the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT). The ACS database is unique, offering content exclusive to ACS that is vital for addressing the diverse technical needs across various AFRL directorates. It allows unlimited simultaneous access and offline downloads, making it adaptable to different user settings. The justification for selecting ACS highlights the unmatched depth and breadth of their database, confirming that no other vendor can provide comparable access to the necessary academic literature, thus ensuring that AFRL remains aligned with its mission to enhance warfighting technologies. This subscription is critical for fostering high-quality scientific inquiry and advancing the understanding of chemical science within the air, space, and cyberspace domains.
    FAR_13_SSJ_below SAT - ACS Subscription_Redacted.pdf
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