ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE
ID: N6660425Q00003Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNUWC DIV NEWPORTNEWPORT, RI, 02841-1703, USA

NAICS

Periodical Publishers (513120)

PSC

NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS (7630)

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https://sam.gov/opp/77be4c34ed05479e8ead1f2ff266aab3/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT), is seeking quotations for an annual subscription service to provide online access to specific technical and scientific journals published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. This procurement, identified as RFQ N6660425Q0003, spans four years starting from January 1, 2025, with options for renewal through 2028, and includes essential journals such as Angewandte Chemie and Geophysical Research Letters, which are critical for the research and development activities of Navy personnel. The requirement emphasizes the uniqueness of the content and the operational needs of the Navy, asserting that no substitutes are viable to meet their research objectives effectively. Interested offerors must submit their quotes by November 25, 2024, and ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations; for further inquiries, contact Jennifer Vatousiou at jennifer.m.vatousiou.civ@us.navy.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jennifer Vatousiou
    (401) 832-5265
    (401) 832-4820
    jennifer.m.vatousiou.civ@us.navy.mil
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    II.D.ii. Attachment SAM Combined Synopsis N6660425Q0003.pdf
    The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for an annual subscription service to provide online access to specific technical and scientific journals. The solicitation, identified as N6660425Q0003, is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 513120. The subscription is exclusively for journals published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., which are essential for the research and development activities of Navy personnel. The requirement spans four years, starting from January 1, 2025, with options for renewals through 2028, detailing specific journals such as Angewandte Chemie and Geophysical Research Letters, among others. Offerors must submit their quotes by November 25, 2024, and ensure compliance with various federal acquisition regulations. Additionally, technical support and usage reporting are required as part of the service. The NUWCDIVNPT justifies the brand-name requirement based on the uniqueness of the content and operational needs, asserting that no substitutes are viable to meet their research objectives effectively. This solicitation represents the government's aim to procure vital resources while supporting small business participation in government contracting.
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