DoDL Military News, Journals, Strategies, and More Subscription
ID: FA805225PRE08Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8052 773 ESSSAN ANTONIO, TX, 78236-0119, USA

NAICS

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (519290)

PSC

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT, & SOCIAL SVCS R&D SVCS; EDUCATION SVCS R&D; BASIC RESEARCH (AF11)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2628e41e902c41ee9bead212cfa682fb/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the United States Air Force, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Synopsis for a subscription service titled "DoDL Military News, Journals, Strategies, and More." This subscription aims to provide essential military publications, including the Air Force Times and Defense News, to DoD Libraries, serving active duty, reserve, and retired military personnel globally. The procurement is anticipated for fiscal year 2025, with a projected performance period from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2028, and responses are encouraged from businesses capable of meeting specific product characteristics, such as online research tools and secure access for users across military branches. Interested parties must submit their capabilities, including points of contact and socioeconomic status, by July 30, 2025, to assist in determining the best approach for competitive procurement.

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    Courtney Perry
    courtney.perry.5@us.af.mil
    Gustavo Guadron
    gustavo.guadron@us.af.mil
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    Sources Sought_DoDL Military News_Journals_.pdf
    The United States Air Force has published a Sources Sought Synopsis to conduct market research for a subscription service intended for DoD Libraries, anticipated for fiscal year 2025. The subscription titled "DoDL Military News, Journals, Strategies and More" aims to provide access to essential military publications, including the Air Force Times and Defense News, serving active duty, reserve, and retired military personnel worldwide. The notice outlines key product characteristics required for potential suppliers, such as the provision of online research tools, extensive searchable archives, and secure access for users across different military branches. Responses to the notice will determine whether to proceed with competitive procurement. Interested businesses must submit their capabilities, including points of contact and identification of socioeconomic status, by July 30, 2025. The notice emphasizes that suggestions for alternative products are encouraged, underscoring a non-brand-specific approach. This initiative reflects the Air Force's commitment to enhancing resource accessibility for military personnel through potentially competitive procurement processes while actively involving the business community in identifying viable solutions.
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