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Multidisciplinary General Reference Database Provider

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This subcontract opportunity is for a Multidisciplinary General Reference Database Provider to supply licensed access to electronic reference services for prime contractors working on Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners projects. The selected provider will deliver an active subscription to multidisciplinary full-text scholarly publications via cloud-based platforms featuring SSL encryption and advanced search capabilities, though encyclopedia content is specifically excluded from the scope. The contract is managed by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners with performance based in Boston. Interested vendors must provide an Accessibility Conformance Report and a Vendor Digital Accessibility Questionnaire to ensure compliance. The solicitation was posted on September 14, 2026, and the deadline for responses is December 18, 2026.

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Provider supplies licensed multidisciplinary electronic reference databases for Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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Boston, MA, 02114-1933, USA

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This scope was carved out of BD-27-1007-1007C-1007L-133433.

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RFR 27-104 Statewide General Reference & Research Databases

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Supplies licensed access to electronic general reference database services for prime contractors on Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) projects. Provides multidisciplinary full-text scholarly publications via cloud-based platforms with SSL encryption and robust search tools. Excludes encyclopedia content. Requires an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) and Vendor Digital Accessibility Questionnaire. Delivers a licensed, active subscription.

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