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Air Force Seeks Gale In Context: Middle School Database Subscription for DoD Libraries

The United States Air Force is conducting market research for a database subscription to support DoD Libraries' middle school programs. - Government Buyer: - United States Air Force, Department of the Air Force Library Program - OEM Highlight: - Gale is the only OEM specifically mentioned, with the requested product being 'Gale In Context: Middle School' - Products/Services Requested: - Gale In Context: Middle School Database Subscription - Supports grades 6-8 curriculum (English language arts, social studies, science) - Includes over 300 topic pages, age-appropriate videos, newspapers, magazines, primary sources, and more - Features authoritative sources, advanced search, citation tools, and seamless access - Requires industry-standard authentication (SAML), TLS 1.3 security, HTTP Strict Transport Security, RSA 2048-bit certificates - Must provide usage statistics by service branch - Includes free staff training and marketing resources - Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) product preferred - Period of Performance: - One-year base period with three one-year option periods (total potential duration: four years) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Secure, seamless access for DoD Libraries - Usage reporting by service branch - Emphasis on age-appropriate, diverse, and authoritative educational content - Free training and marketing support for library staff

Description

The Department of the Air Force (DAF) Library Program requires DoD Libraries requires a database that combines the best of Gale's reference content with age-appropriate videos, newspapers, magazines, primary sources, and much more.

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