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

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 qualified small businesses to provide digital access to OVID databases for the United States Military Academy Library at West Point, New York. This Sources Sought Notice aims to gather information from small businesses that can meet the requirement for access to academic journals, with a focus on ensuring that at least two qualified small businesses respond to support a potential set-aside. The procurement is crucial for enhancing research capabilities at the academy, and interested firms are encouraged to submit their qualifications, including small business status and relevant experience, to the primary contact, Shawn Valastro, at shawn.m.valastro.civ@army.mil. This notice does not constitute a formal solicitation, and no proposals will be accepted at this time.

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    Shawn Valastro
    shawn.m.valastro.civ@army.mil
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