Subscription for Oxford University Press journals
ID: 50310225Q0006Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWASHINGTON, DC, 20549, USA

NAICS

Libraries and Archives (519210)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: LIBRARY (R605)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/96e4a3ad004a45ff81c90d930e68a4ed/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking to procure a subscription for selected journals published by Oxford University Press, focusing on areas such as economics, business, and finance. The subscription will provide full-text online access to current issues and backfiles dating from 1996 for key journals, including the "Review of Finance," "The Quarterly Journal of Economics," and "The Review of Financial Studies," among others. This procurement is essential for the SEC to maintain access to vital academic resources that support effective regulatory oversight and research within the financial sector. Interested companies must submit a firm fixed price quote for a base period of 12 months, with options for two additional 12-month periods, to Jeremy Garrett at garrettj@sec.gov by the specified deadline, ensuring they are registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jeremy Garrett
    garrettj@sec.gov
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    Attachment 1 - Requirements List (50310225Q0006).pdf
    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking a federal solicitation for an enterprise subscription to Oxford University Press journals, which will provide access to current issues and backfiles dating from 1996. The required journals include the "Review of Finance," "The Quarterly Journal of Economics," "The Review of Financial Studies," and the "Oxford English Dictionary," among others. The subscription must offer full-text online access to all subscribed journals, along with features like a new article alert service notifying readers of newly published articles and utilization of the Oxford University Press search interface. The SEC stipulates a base contract period of 12 months, with the option to extend for two additional 12-month periods. This request aligns with the SEC's commitment to maintaining access to vital academic resources for effective regulatory oversight and research within the financial sector.
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