Sources Sought for digital access to OVID databases
ID: W911SD25Q142YType: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-WEST POINTWEST POINT, NY, 10996-1514, USA

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Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (519290)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)

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https://sam.gov/opp/144ca5ef22ab43e1ae9f8a58f2508417/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking responses from qualified small businesses for digital access to OVID databases, as part of a sources sought notice issued by the W6QM MICC-WEST POINT office. The procurement aims to establish a contract for digital access to the Project Muse database of academic journals at the United States Military Academy Library, with a focus on ensuring that at least two small businesses respond to support a potential set-aside. This opportunity is crucial for enhancing access to academic resources for military personnel and is categorized under NAICS code 519290, which pertains to web search portals and information services. Interested firms are encouraged to submit their capabilities and relevant information to Shawn Valastro at shawn.m.valastro.civ@army.mil, as the government will not accept unsolicited proposals at this time.

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    shawn.m.valastro.civ@army.mil
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