Notification of the SEC's Intent to Award a Single Source purchase order for University of Oxford journals
ID: 50310225Q0006Type: Special Notice
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWASHINGTON, DC, 20549, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/718e50953a17431ca751665ad9feb5ba/view
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    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) intends to award a single source purchase order to the University of Oxford for subscriptions to selected journals in economics, business, and finance. This procurement is necessary as the SEC has determined that the University of Oxford is the only source capable of fulfilling its requirement due to the unique nature of the publications, which have been cited in SEC rulemaking and are protected by copyright. The purchase order will have a base period of 12 months, with two additional 12-month option periods, and is expected to be awarded on or about December 5, 2024, with a total value below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. Interested parties may express their interest and capability to respond by contacting Jeremy Garrett at garrettj@sec.gov by the specified response date.

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    Jeremy Garrett
    garrettj@sec.gov
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