Access to EBSCO's OpenAthens Term: 04/01/2026 through 3/31/2027 Replaces PO #C51117

The Florida Department of State awarded contract C6DAB4 for access to EBSCO's OpenAthens platform, a digital authentication and resource management system. The contract was executed on April 1, 2026, with a total contract value of $10,318.00. The service term runs from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, representing a one-year subscription period. This award replaces previous Purchase Order C51117 and represents a single line item procurement for one access license to the OpenAthens service.

The contracting organization, the Florida Department of State, procured this service to maintain institutional access to EBSCO's OpenAthens authentication platform. While the prime contractor identity is not explicitly identified in the award documentation, the service provider is EBSCO. The contract completion date of June 30, 2026, appears to reflect an administrative close date separate from the actual service performance period, which extends through March 31, 2027. Additional terms, conditions, and implementation details are referenced in attachments and comments associated with the contract award.