SUBSCRIPTION - PROQUEST CONGRESSIONAL HEARINGS DIGITAL COLLECTIONS
ID: W912HQ-24-S-PGCHType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW4LD USA HECSAALEXANDRIA, VA, 22315-3860, USA

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Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (519290)

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IT AND TELECOM - PLATFORM AS A SERVICE: DATABASE, MAINFRAME, MIDDLEWARE (DH10)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army through the HQ/HECSA Library, intends to award a sole-source contract to ProQuest LLC for the acquisition of the Congressional Hearings Digital Collections A-J and Unpublished Hearings Collections A-C. This procurement aims to enhance access to a comprehensive archive of U.S. legislative materials, providing USACE personnel with perpetual access to critical documents spanning from 1824 to 2003, while also ensuring the delivery of usage data and contractor labor reporting. The importance of this service lies in its unique ability to offer a complete and searchable collection of congressional publications, which is essential for federal staff research and legislative analysis. Interested parties must express their interest and capability by September 28, 2024, and can contact Parker Condit at parker.condit@usace.army.mil or 703-428-7147 for further information.

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    The document outlines the Performance Work Statement for the procurement of the "ProQuest Congressional Hearings" content by the HQ/HECSA Library. It outlines a planned purchase of perpetual access to various digital collections of Congressional Hearings documents spanning from 1824 to 2003, enabling USACE personnel to access extensive archives of U.S. legislative materials. The library seeks to augment its ongoing subscription with additional content to ensure that users have access to a rich database of legislative information. The service scope includes facilitating online access for authorized personnel through the vendor’s platform, enabling search capabilities, and providing personalized alert features for new content. Two primary requirements include the delivery of usage data—such as the number of searches and items viewed—and meticulous reporting of contractor labor hours through a secure site. Overall, these efforts reflect a commitment to enhancing access to vital legislative and executive documents while adhering to copyright and data reporting requirements. This acquisition process aligns with government RFP protocols aimed at expanding research resources for federal staff.
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