American Physical Society (APS) /Nimitz Library Journal subscription
ID: N0018924Q0041_N0016124RC00IA5Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSUP FLC NORFOLK

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NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS (7630)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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    Special Notice DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE NAVY intends to negotiate a contract with American Physical Society (APS) for a one-year subscription plus four option years of Science and Science Robotics journals. This subscription is needed to meet the academic/educational mission requirements of the US Naval Academy Nimitz Library in Annapolis, MD. The APS Physics Review journals are essential for curriculum and course development, as well as midshipman and faculty research. APS is the leading publisher and owner of these journals, and alternative options would not meet the same requirements. This notice is not a request for quotations or proposals, but interested parties may express their interest and capability to respond. The primary contact for this procurement is Godfrey U Jack at godfrey.u.jack.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    Godfrey Jack
    (757) 443-1829
    godfrey.u.jack.civ@us.navy.mil
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