Request for Information (RFI) Library Services Platform
ID: 449868Type: Sources Sought
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFBROOKHAVEN NATL LAB -DOE CONTRACTORUpton, NY, 11973, USA

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Libraries and Archives (519210)

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https://sam.gov/opp/8daca3058f964890add24bb8a4686cc0/view
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    Request for Information (RFI) Library Services Platform

    The Department of Energy, Department of Energy, is seeking information from companies in the Libraries and Archives industry for a library services platform. This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and is not a commitment by the U.S. Government. The purpose of this RFI is to survey available resources and identify potential interested, capable, responsible, and qualified offerors. Interested companies are requested to submit their capabilities statement, SAM UEI number, and company's size status. The deadline for submissions is August 6, 2024. Responses should be sent electronically to jchristy@bnl.gov with the subject line "BSA RFI 449868". For more information, contact Jeanhei Christy at jchristy@bnl.gov.

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    Jeanhei Christy
    (631) 344-6054
    jchristy@bnl.gov
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