EBSCO Consumer Reports Subscription
ID: FA805225Q0009Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8052 773 ESSSAN ANTONIO, TX, 78236-0119, USA

NAICS

Libraries and Archives (519210)

PSC

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT, & SOCIAL SVCS R&D SVCS; EDUCATION SVCS R&D; BASIC RESEARCH (AF11)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e76a825c38374619a3bfcddf221d4a1c/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, intends to award a sole-source contract for an EBSCO Consumer Reports Subscription to EBSCO Information Services, LLC. This procurement aims to provide access to a comprehensive database that includes product ratings, reviews, and consumer advice across various categories such as appliances, electronics, and personal finance, which is essential for Department of Defense libraries. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase order with a base period of performance from September 30, 2025, to September 29, 2026, and includes three additional 12-month options extending to September 29, 2029. Interested parties may submit capability statements or proposals by September 24, 2025, to Mary Cobb at mary.cobb.7@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    SrA Dakota Hardison
    dakota.hardison@us.af.mil
    Mary Cobb
    mary.cobb.7@us.af.mil
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