R -- FEDLINK Information Retrieval Services Delivery Orders with Factiva (FV).

The Library of Congress plans to issue delivery orders under an existing Basic Ordering Agreement to renew subscriptions with Factiva for select FEDLINK members, specifically CRSV and SSLV. Factiva, operated by Dow Jones and Reuters, offers a comprehensive online service providing access to nearly 8,000 premium sources from 118 countries in 22 languages, with most content available in full text. This includes a wide range of news outlets, business magazines, trade journals, industry publications, media transcripts, and special interest magazines. The subscription renewal will ensure continued access to these resources through September 30, 2003. No solicitation document accompanies this notice, and the Library of Congress will not accept telephone inquiries. Interested parties are instructed to submit written responses that include pricing and sufficient technical details to demonstrate capability, though no awards will be made based on responses to this notice. The contract is managed by the Library of Congress FEDLINK office in Washington, DC, with contract specialists available for contact via email and phone. Additional information about the FEDLINK program and vendor participation can be found through the Library of Congress website or by contacting the Vendor Services Coordinator.