American Chemical Society (CAS) Online Library Platform Subscription
ID: N0017325QKN03Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORYWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

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Periodical Publishers (513120)

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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 Chemical Society (CAS) for the renewal of the CAS SciFinder Discovery Platform Subscription. This procurement aims to secure brand name access to licensed scientific literature critical for the research and development missions of the U.S. Navy, ensuring that NRL scientists and engineers have the necessary resources to support their operational effectiveness. The subscription is vital for enhancing the library's offerings and preserving essential scientific information across various disciplines. 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 federal request for proposal (RFP) for a subscription service through the American Chemical Society (CAS) for the Naval Research Laboratory's Ruth H. Hooker Research Library. This library is responsible for acquiring and preserving scientific literature across various disciplines critical for the U.S. Navy's research and development missions. The primary objective is to secure brand name access to licensed content on the CAS platform, which is vital for the research activities of NRL scientists and engineers. The procurement will involve all products as per the quoted prices, ensuring that NRL's information resources and services are adequately supported. This RFP highlights the importance of specialized access to scientific information in enhancing the library's offerings and supporting the laboratory's operational effectiveness.
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