SUBSCRIPTION - PROQUEST Major Dailies
ID: W912HQ-24-S-PQMDType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW4LD USA HECSAALEXANDRIA, VA, 22315-3860, USA

NAICS

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (519290)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - PLATFORM AS A SERVICE: DATABASE, MAINFRAME, MIDDLEWARE (DH10)

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https://sam.gov/opp/c2377aa39544473ab35c7faf664fb2af/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Headquarters, is seeking to procure a sole source subscription to ProQuest U.S. Major Dailies from Clarivate for the period of September 30, 2024, to September 29, 2025, with an option for one additional year. This subscription will provide authorized USACE personnel access to comprehensive historical and current content from five major U.S. newspapers: The New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, and The Wall Street Journal, thereby reducing the need for multiple individual subscriptions. The initiative is crucial for ensuring that library patrons have access to essential media resources while maintaining compliance with copyright protections and reporting requirements. Interested parties must submit responses by September 28, 2024, to Erroll T. Foster at erroll.t.foster@usace.army.mil, with questions due by September 20, 2024.

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    Proquest-Major Dailies-Performance work statement.docx
    The HQ/HECSA Library intends to purchase a 12-month subscription to "ProQuest Major Dailies," enabling authorized USACE personnel to access content from five major US newspapers, including the New York Times and Washington Post. This subscription will provide historical and current news, reducing the need for multiple individual subscriptions. Users will have personalized search capabilities, alerts for new content, and will comply with copyright protections. The vendor, Clarivate/ProQuest, is responsible for data delivery and usage statistics, which will be reported annually. Additionally, the contractor must track and report all labor hours related to the services, ensuring compliance with federal standards. This initiative underscores the library's commitment to providing comprehensive access to crucial media resources while maintaining proper reporting and usage oversight.
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