Subscription services to the legal research system: premium research platform Lexis+ TM
ID: 12318723F0210Type: Justification
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA FOREST SERVICEWASHINGTON, DC, 20250, USA

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a75e94bb5e1a481093a6591437e5c4dc/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the USDA Forest Service, is seeking subscription services for the premium legal research platform Lexis+ TM. This procurement aims to provide essential legal research capabilities to support the agency's operations and decision-making processes. The Lexis+ TM platform is critical for accessing comprehensive legal resources, which are vital for the agency's compliance and regulatory functions. Interested vendors can reach out to Ani Tyler at ani.tyler@usda.gov or Nicole Green at nicole.green2@usda.gov for further details regarding this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ani Tyler
    ani.tyler@usda.gov
    Nicole Green
    nicole.green2@usda.gov
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