SUBSCRIPTION - EBSCO Upgrades and Additions
ID: W912HQ-24-S-EBUPType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW4LD USA HECSAALEXANDRIA, VA, 22315-3860, USA

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Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (519290)

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https://sam.gov/opp/9a622f5212444afe821ba8e31a4ea6be/view
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    The Department of the Army, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), is seeking to award a contract for the upgrade of its subscription to EBSCO Publishing's Business Source database services. This procurement aims to enhance access to the Business Source Ultimate database and additional EBSCO resources, including collections in business, engineering, architecture, and management, which will support USACE personnel in conducting comprehensive research and staying updated on relevant content through personalized alerts. The initiative underscores USACE's commitment to improving information services and resource access to bolster mission performance, with the base period of performance set from September 30, 2024, to September 29, 2025, and an option for one additional year. Interested firms that believe they can meet the requirements are encouraged to contact Erroll T. Foster at erroll.t.foster@usace.army.mil or Parker Condit at parker.condit@usace.army.mil within 15 days of this notice.

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    Ebsco-PWS-Upgrade subscriptions-UFR.docx
    The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is initiating a contract with EBSCO Publishing to upgrade its subscription to the Business Source database services. This upgrade will grant access to the Business Source Ultimate database and additional collections, including various EBSCO resources in business, engineering, architecture, and management. Authorized USACE personnel will utilize these resources for comprehensive research, including full-text documents, reports, and alerts based on personalized profiles. Key requirements for the contract include providing access via authorized IP addresses, ensuring usability across web platforms, and adhering to copyright laws. The contractor must also provide usage data on searches and accessed items annually, as well as report contractor labor hours via a secure site. Reporting is mandated by the end of October each fiscal year, supporting ongoing monitoring of service effectiveness. This initiative reflects USACE's commitment to enhancing resource access for personnel to bolster mission performance through improved information services and support infrastructure.
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