Energy and Environment Subscription
ID: 47HAA024Q0124Type: Solicitation
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATIONOFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICESOAS OFFICE OF INTERNAL ACQUISITIONWASHINGTON, DC, 20405, USA

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Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information ServicesT (519)

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NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS (7630)

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https://sam.gov/opp/3e76e1959d2a4bb4a9ffb400c0b7ec12/view
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    The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking quotations for an Annual digital news subscription focused on Energy and Environmental news, specifically covering energy, climate change, and environmental policy. The procurement aims to secure 20 digital news subscriptions that will provide at least 20 original, objective news stories daily, enhancing government awareness of critical developments in these areas. This firm-fixed price contract will span one base year with four optional renewal years, and submissions are due by September 17, 2024, with questions accepted until September 10, 2024. Interested vendors should contact Brandon Lord at brandon.lord@gsa.gov for further details and adhere to the RFQ stipulations for a successful bid.

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    brandon.lord@gsa.gov
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    The General Services Administration (GSA) issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) No. 47HAA024Q0124 for an Annual digital news subscription focusing on Energy & Environmental news, particularly in areas of energy, climate change, and environmental policy. This RFQ is aimed at Open Market holders under NAICS Code 519130. Quotations are due by September 17, 2024, with questions due by September 10, 2024. The contract will be a firm-fixed price type, allowing for one base year and four optional renewal years. The GSA aims to obtain 20 digital news subscriptions providing dedicated news publications in three distinct areas: Energy, Climate, and the Environment, publishing at least 20 original, objective news stories daily. The evaluation process will use a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, assessing both technical capability and price. Submissions must be in electronic format with detailed instructions on document formatting and content outlined. Contact information for GSA representatives is provided for potential bidders, emphasizing adherence to RFQ stipulations to proceed with a successful bid. The overarching aim is to enhance government awareness and understanding of energy and environmental developments through reliable news sources.
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