Elsevier Subscription Renewal
ID: N6893625Q5001Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTERCHINA LAKE, CA, 93555-6018, USA

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Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS (7630)

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https://sam.gov/opp/5badb8170c31482b8157f25d8386f8b3/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Air Warfare Center, intends to procure a subscription renewal for Elsevier ScienceDirect Online and Scopus on a sole-source basis. This procurement is critical as it ensures continued access to essential scientific and technical information utilized by the Navy, which is vital for maintaining programmatic integrity and operational effectiveness. Interested firms that believe they can meet the requirements are encouraged to submit a capability statement referencing solicitation number N6893625Q5001 within five days of this notice. For further inquiries, potential respondents can contact Yvonne Stockwell at yvonne.c.stockwell.civ@us.navy.mil or Deborah Sorem at deborah.sorem2.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    Yvonne Stockwell
    (760) 793-4069
    yvonne.c.stockwell.civ@us.navy.mil
    Deborah Sorem
    (760) 793-3590
    (760) 939-3095
    deborah.sorem2.civ@us.navy.mil
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