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ACS DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTION

Awarded

N0017326P2401Federal

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The Naval Research Laboratory, under the Department of Defense, has awarded a sole-source, Firm Fixed Price contract to the American Chemical Society (ACS) for a digital subscription to its online journal platform. This acquisition, conducted under FAR Subpart 13.5 and authorized by 41 U.S.C. 1901, provides Navy researchers with essential access to peer-reviewed scientific literature, datasets, and research tools. The sole-source justification is based on the fact that ACS is the exclusive copyright holder and provider of the required intellectual property, making competition impossible. The contract spans a five-year period of performance, consisting of a base year for fiscal year 2026 and four subsequent one-year option years through fiscal year 2030. Performance is based in Washington, DC, and is measured by the continuous availability of the digital platform and its associated search and discovery tools. Because this is a non-competitive procurement for commercial digital services, there are no physical deliverables, packaging requirements, or formal competitive evaluation factors. Funding is provided through Operations and Maintenance appropriations.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory

Contract Value

$1,781,113

NAICS

513120 - Periodical Publishers

Place of Performance

DC, 20375, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY

Award Issued Date

12/29/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

1

J&A 13.501-26-KN08 - American Chemical Society (ACS) Subscriptions

justification-and-authorization

Low

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PhaseAwarded

PostedDec 31

Award Notice

AwardedDec 29

Contract was awarded

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory

Contacts1 person available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

Contacts

KEVIN NGUYEN

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This contract is awarded to AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY as a sole source contract, under simplified procedures for certain commercial items included in FAR subpart 13.5 for access to their online journal.

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