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Sole Source Digital Subscription to Encyclopedia Britannica for DoD Libraries

This opportunity is a sole source procurement by the Department of the Air Force for a digital subscription to Encyclopedia Britannica, intended for DoD Libraries. - Sole source contract to Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. for digital access - Exclusive intellectual property rights held by Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. - Unlimited, simultaneous access for all users across DoD Libraries - Includes Library, School, and Academic Editions, Britannica Original Sources, and ImageQuest - Access to over 87,000 articles, 23,000 biographies, 44,600 images/maps, and multimedia content - Firm-Fixed-Price contract structure - One base year (FY26) plus three option years - Authenticated online access via username and password - Market research confirms no alternative providers; sole source justification - NAICS code: 519290 (Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals) - Period of performance projected to start August 28, 2026 - No part numbers or specific quantities provided; requirement is for unrestricted digital access - Commercial competitors are limited due to exclusive content rights, but similar digital reference providers include World Book, Gale, and Oxford University Press

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The Government has a requirement to procure a subscription to the digital version of Encyclopedia Britannica unlimited, simultaneous access and unlimited user access.

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