The Department of Defense Libraries (DoDL) seeks a subscription for a Multi-Topic Database encompassing academic research, general reference, biography, and military intelligence databases. The desired academic research database must offer millions of full-text articles across an array of subjects, including biology, history, and psychology, as well as multimedia assets and continuous updates. The general reference database should feature quality, peer-reviewed content from over 17,000 sources, covering diverse topics such as business, environmental studies, and U.S. history. The biography database requires over 600,000 entries with detailed search capabilities, and the military intelligence database must encompass scholarly resources on military affairs, socio-economic impacts of war, and governmental policies.
Vendors must provide extensive support features, including intensive searching options, mobile access, security measures (TLS, HSTS), and user training resources. The proposal should reflect reliable established vendors, with no custom-built solutions accepted. The overarching aim is to enhance access to quality information for military personnel and researchers, ensuring that the databases are continually updated and accessible, ultimately promoting informed decision-making and research within the Department of Defense community.
The United States Air Force (USAF) has issued a Sources Sought notice for market research to identify businesses capable of providing a subscription to the DoDL Multi-Topic Database. The contract is anticipated for the Fiscal Year 2024 with a base period from September 30, 2024, to September 29, 2025, alongside two optional periods. The required subscription package includes an academic research database, a biography database, a general reference database, and a military and intelligence database.
Key features specified include extensive coverage of various academic subjects, over 600,000 biographical entries, and comprehensive content on military affairs. Vendors must meet several criteria such as providing unlimited access, peer-reviewed material, and mobile application support, alongside a commitment to security standards. The response deadline is September 11, 2024, and interested parties must submit a comprehensive company profile, including socio-economic status and relevant past projects. The USAF emphasizes that the notice does not constitute a solicitation but seeks to gauge interest and capability in fulfilling its requirements for the sought databases. Responses will support decisions on conducting a competitive procurement or possibly a small business set-aside.
The United States Air Force (USAF) released a Sources Sought notice to conduct market research for purchasing a subscription to the DoDL Multi-Topic Database. This subscription is expected to be procured in FY24 with a base period from September 30, 2024, to September 29, 2025, and two subsequent option periods. The database must encompass academic research, biography, general reference, and a military and intelligence database.
Key features include extensive peer-reviewed journal access, intuitive searching capabilities, multimedia assets, and comprehensive coverage in several subject areas such as biology, psychology, environmental science, and military affairs. It requires functions like unlimited simultaneous access, mobile interface, search filters by various criteria, and the ability to generate usage statistics by military branch. Vendors must provide detailed information about their company demographics, capabilities, and examples of past relevant projects within a ten-page response, focusing on compliance with the specified capabilities rather than brand-specific offerings. The deadline for submissions is September 16, 2024. This notice reflects the USAF's commitment to enhancing research capabilities through accessible and comprehensive database resources.