American Institute of Physics (AIP) Online Library Platform Subscription
ID: N0017325QKN04Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORYWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/a033dcbabce847f5b947fc3ce4c7ae22/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), intends to enter into a sole source contract with the American Institute of Physics (AIP) for the renewal of its online library platform subscription. This procurement aims to secure brand name access to licensed content from AIP, which is crucial for NRL's Ruth H. Hooker Research Library, enabling scientists and engineers to access essential technical literature across various scientific disciplines. The subscription reflects NRL's commitment to providing its personnel with up-to-date scientific resources to support their research and development efforts. Interested firms that believe they can meet this requirement are encouraged to submit written notifications to the Contracting Officer, Kevin Nguyen, at kevin.nguyen3.civ@us.navy.mil within 15 days of this announcement.

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    KEVIN NGUYEN
    kevin.nguyen3.civ@us.navy.mil
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    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) by the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) for a subscription to the American Institute of Physics (AIP) platform for its Ruth H. Hooker Research Library. This library is essential to NRL’s mission, as it acquires and maintains technical literature across various scientific disciplines. The primary objective is to secure brand name access to licensed content from AIP, enabling NRL scientists and engineers to access vital information that supports their research and development efforts. AIP is expected to provide all products in accordance with the price quote provided in the proposal. This acquisition reflects NRL’s commitment to ensuring that its personnel have access to up-to-date scientific resources to facilitate their work.
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