Westlaw Subscription
ID: W912HQ25S0017Type: 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/82abc291ef554a54889367046b670154/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), is seeking to acquire an online subscription to Westlaw Precision, Drafting Assistant, and Practical Law to support its Offices of Counsel. This procurement aims to maintain access to essential legal resources, including federal cases, primary laws, state statutes, and specialized databases, which are critical for informed decision-making and compliance within the organization. The contract will cover a performance period of one base year with an option for four additional years, reflecting the ongoing need for comprehensive legal support. Interested parties can reach out to Doug Pohlman at douglas.e.pohlman@usace.army.mil or Giorgiana Chen at Giorgiana.Chen@usace.army.mil for further information.

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    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) seeks to maintain access to essential legal resources by acquiring an online subscription to Westlaw Precision, Drafting Assistant, and Practical Law. This acquisition, facilitated through the FedLink IDIQ Contract LCFDL23D0027, will provide USACE's Offices of Counsel with vital legal, legislative, and secondary sources, which include federal cases, primary laws, state statutes, law reviews, and specialized databases such as bill tracking and state public utility reports. The subscription encompasses significant libraries like the All Federal Briefs Library and the American Jurisprudence Library. The performance period for this contract spans one base year with an option for four additional years, reflecting the ongoing need for comprehensive legal support within the organization. The initiative underscores the commitment of the USACE to leverage advanced legal software for informed decision-making and compliance.
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