AFRL - American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) – ePublications
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2396 USAF AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND AFRL PZL AFRL PZLEWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

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Libraries and Archives (519210)

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NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS (7630)

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https://sam.gov/opp/82b08611e14e4dd9bcbb2ce190bbd297/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), intends to award a sole-source contract to the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) for eBook publication access. The procurement aims to secure a 12-month subscription to a comprehensive database of peer-reviewed academic literature, including titles such as Science Online, Science Classic, Science Signaling, Translational Medicine, and Robotics, which are essential for high-level technical services across the AFRL. This subscription will provide electronic access to a wide range of scientific resources, supporting the diverse needs of the AFRL's user base. Interested parties may submit capability statements or proposals by November 15, 2024, with responses directed to Glenn Wellman at glenn.wellman@us.af.mil, as the government will consider submissions received within three business days of the notice issuance.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Glenn Wellman
    (937) 713-9867
    glenn.wellman@us.af.mil
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