Institute of Physics (IOP)
ID: FA2396-25-Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2396 USAF AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND AFRL PZL AFRL PZLEWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

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Periodical Publishers (513120)

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NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS (7630)

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https://sam.gov/opp/aac2b0afa1a14f59991649d4d5043bd7/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), is seeking to procure a subscription to the IOPscience research literature database for the period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. This procurement aims to support the AFRL Library Council's mission by providing essential online access to physics literature, which is crucial for the research and development efforts of scientists and engineers across various AFRL technical directorates. The database will enhance the availability of research materials, including journals and electronic books, to personnel at multiple AFRL locations, thereby facilitating advancements in warfighting technologies. Interested vendors can contact Ja'Quan Dangerfield at jaquan.dangerfield@us.af.mil for further details regarding this opportunity, which will be funded with FY25 DoD funds.

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