SIAM Subscription/Journals
Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEAIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY

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Periodical Publishers (513120)

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NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS (7630)

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https://sam.gov/opp/25f19945c3ca4d6ab67195327b44febc/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Research Laboratory, intends to award a Sole Source contract to Synopsys for a subscription to SIAM Journals, which provides access to a digital library of journals focused on industrial operations research and applied mathematics. The contract will consist of one base year and three optional years, with an anticipated award date around January 1, 2025. This procurement is essential for maintaining access to critical academic resources that support the Air Force's research and operational needs. Interested parties are invited to submit capability statements or proposals by November 13, 2024, to Stephen Wenclewicz at stephen.wenclewicz.1@us.af.mil, with submissions limited to ten pages and required to be unclassified.

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    Stephen Wenclewicz
    stephen.wenclewicz.1@us.af.mil
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    The United States Air Force intends to award a Sole Source contract to Synopsys for the subscription to SIAM Journals, which provides access to a digital library of journals in industrial operations research and applied mathematics. The contract will span one base year and three optional years, with an order expected around January 1, 2025. The document invites responsible sources to submit capability statements or proposals within six days for consideration, though it emphasizes that this notice is not a request for competitive quotations. Interested contractors must provide pertinent information, including contact details, business size classification under the specified NAICS code, and compliance with socioeconomic criteria. All submissions must be unclassified and limited to ten pages, sent to the designated contact via email by November 13, 2024. This announcement reflects the government's interest in streamlining procurement while allowing potential competitors to express interest, ultimately maintaining the decision-making discretion regarding competition.
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