T -- Online Journal Access and Database - Ability to search and access academic journals in the fields of economics, political science, urban studies.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development plans to award a sole source fixed price purchase order to EBSCO Publishing, Inc. for providing online access to a wide range of academic journals critical to HUD’s work, particularly in economics, finance, and housing-related fields. EBSCO offers full-text access to over 8,000 serials, including many unique journals not available elsewhere. This contract aims to enable HUD personnel to search, access, and download individual articles from these journals through an established online platform. The procurement will be conducted using the authority under FAR 6.302-1, allowing HUD to negotiate exclusively with EBSCO as the only responsible source capable of meeting the agency’s requirements. While this notice serves primarily as information and is not a request for competitive proposals, HUD will consider any proposals submitted within 15 days of the notice's publication before making a final decision. The contracting office is based in Chicago and the point of contact is Lisa W. Simon. The overall objective is to secure consistent, comprehensive, and convenient access to scholarly content supporting HUD’s policy and research initiatives in economics, political science, and urban studies.