Renewal of ARL Annual Institutional Membership Dues - National Agricultural Library
ID: 1232SA25Q0002Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICEUSDA ARS AFM APDBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- TUITION/REGISTRATION/MEMBERSHIP FEES (U005)

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https://sam.gov/opp/78e1fc87ea7f46209dfae07890cb7376/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), is seeking to renew the annual institutional membership dues for the National Agricultural Library (NAL) located in Beltsville, Maryland. This Sources Sought Notice aims to identify potential sources for these membership dues, which are essential for accessing a range of resources, publications, and training services provided by the Association of Research Libraries (ARL). The NAL serves as a primary agricultural information resource in the United States, and the membership supports its role as a major research library. Interested firms must respond by November 1, 2024, providing their contact information and business size to Angela B. Wingert at angela.wingert@usda.gov, as no solicitation currently exists and no contract will be awarded based on this notice.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Angela B. Wingert
    (301) 504-1181
    angela.wingert@usda.gov
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