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Educational and Reference Database Provider

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Response Deadline12/18/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity with the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners seeks an Educational and Reference Database Provider to supply licensed access to electronic encyclopedias and research databases. The selected provider will be responsible for delivering stable digital content through API integrations compatible with library discovery tools, ensuring that prime contractors on MBLC projects have reliable access to essential educational subscriptions. The contract emphasizes strict adherence to accessibility requirements, specifically mandating compliance with WCAG 2.2 AA, ADA, and Section 508 standards. Performance will take place in Boston, Massachusetts, under NAICS code 519130. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of December 18, 2026.

General Info

MBLC seeks an educational database provider compliant with accessibility standards by December 18, 2026.

Agency

Massachusetts → Board of Library Commissioners

NAICS

519130 - Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals

Place of Performance

Boston, MA, 02114-1933, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of BD-27-1007-1007C-1007L-133436.

The full solicitation package (66 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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RFR 27-106 Statewide Encyclopedias, Education, & Early Learning Databases

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Timeline

PostedSep 14

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Response DeadlineDec 18

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12/18/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTCin about 2 months

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AgencyMassachusetts → Board of Library Commissioners

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Organization / AgencyMassachusetts → Board of Library Commissioners

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Supplies licensed access to electronic encyclopedias and research databases for prime contractors on Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) projects. Provides stable digital content delivery via API integrations for library discovery tools. Ensures compliance with WCAG 2.2 AA, ADA, and Section 508 standards. Delivers licensed subscriptions to electronic encyclopedias and educational databases.

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