Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Renewal of Annual Reviews Subscription
ID: OSTI-2024-9Type: Special Notice
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFSC OAK RIDGE OFFICEOAK RIDGE, TN, 37831, USA

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NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS (7630)

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    Special Notice ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF - SC OAK RIDGE OFFICE intends to issue a firm-fixed award to a single source for the renewal of an Annual Reviews subscription. Annual Reviews is the sole provider for access to the required online journals. The subscription period is for the 2025-2029 calendar years. The service being procured is an online journal subscription for online access to the Annual Reviews Science Collection journals. This subscription is restricted to the Office of Science and is not publicly accessible. The subscription includes 48 periodicals covering various scientific disciplines. Interested vendors capable of meeting the requirements may submit a response by August 6, 2024.

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    Payne, Tammy L.
    (865) 576-0247
    paynet@osti.gov
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