Intent to Award Sole Source IET eBooks Archive
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)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e519c616207844809d99224cb88c3629/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the United States Air Force, intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase order to The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) for perpetual access to the IET eBooks collection, expected around 15 November 2024. This procurement aims to provide comprehensive access to a 2024 collection of research electronic books covering various engineering disciplines, including electrical, electronics, computing, and biomedical technologies, while avoiding redundancy with existing holdings. Interested vendors are invited to submit capability statements or proposals within five days of the notice, with responses limited to 10 pages and required to include essential company information. For inquiries, contact Ja’Quan Dangerfield at jaquan.dangerfield@us.af.mil or Jessica Vetter at jessica.vetter.1@us.af.mil by 17 November 2024 at 12:00 PM EST.

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    Ja'Quan Dangerfield
    jaquan.dangerfield@us.af.mil
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    The United States Air Force intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase order to The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) for perpetual access to IET eBooks, pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The purchase, expected around 15 November 2024, will provide access to a comprehensive 2024 collection of research electronic books across various engineering disciplines, including electrical, electronics, computing, and biomedical technologies. The contract will not have a defined performance period and will build on existing holdings without redundant investments. Key requirements for equivalent products include full-text online access in PDF or HTML format, a user-friendly search interface, individual account capabilities, and institutional IP authentication. Responses are welcomed from all capable sources within five days of the notice, with submissions limited to 10 pages. The Air Force reserves the right to decide whether to pursue competitive procurement based on received submissions. Contractors must include essential information such as company size and CAGE/UEI codes, and responses must be unclassified. All inquiries should be directed to designated personnel via email.
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