The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center in Austin awarded a $116,352.00 firm fixed price purchase order to Ebsco Industries Inc. for subscription access to OpenAthens authentication services. Ebsco Industries Inc. is the parent company of Ebsco Information Services, a leading provider of research databases, e-journals, and other digital content to libraries and institutions. This contract is not associated with any set-aside designation. Ebsco Information Services has delivered library subscription services, periodicals, and databases to numerous federal agencies through past prime contracts, including the VA, National Science Foundation, and NASA. The company holds multiple IDIQ contract vehicles with the VA and National Science Foundation for library and subscription services.