--On-Line Access for Archieved Journals

The contract involves the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory issuing a sole source, firm fixed price purchase order to Jane’s Information Group based in Alexandria, Virginia. This procurement is authorized under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and is intended to renew electronic subscriptions to Jane’s Defence Magazine Library and related journals. The action will proceed without a solicitation and is scheduled to be awarded by March 29, 2007. The contract supports on-line access to archived journals, with a focus on publications relevant to defense and engineering research. The contract falls under the NAICS code 511120, associated with publishing and periodical subscriptions, and will be managed by the Department of Defense office located in Vicksburg, Mississippi (W07V Endist Vicksburg). The point of contact for this procurement is Christine Martinson, who can be reached via phone or email at the U.S. Army office. This streamlined acquisition ensures continued access to key defense-related informational resources for the Army’s research efforts.