Notice of Intent to Sole Source – Cox Subscriptions
ID: 24-012459Type: Special Notice
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH - CCBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA

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Software Publishers (513210)

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MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

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https://sam.gov/opp/8ba6609193684a0b94b7f67a2a774c85/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), intends to award a sole source contract to Cox Subscriptions, Inc. for the renewal of the Elsevier Clinical Skills Nursing Online Manual subscription, which is critical for the NIH Clinical Center (CC) nursing staff. This acquisition aims to provide essential resources that enhance patient care for individuals participating in clinical research, as the Elsevier Clinical Skills Nursing Online Manual has been a vital tool for the nursing staff over the years. The contract will be awarded under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13, allowing for a sole source procurement due to the unique nature of the required subscription, which is not available from any other vendor. Interested parties may express their interest and capabilities to Kristin Nagashima at kristin.nagashima@nih.gov by September 10, 2024, at 10 AM EST.

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