NAICS Category 519 encompasses web search portals, libraries, archives, and other information services, which provide digital and physical access to specialized databases, research materials, publications, and information resources. These services support a wide range of professional and research needs across government agencies, academic institutions, and private sector organizations. The category includes subscription-based platforms, electronic journal collections, research databases, and information management systems that enable users to access, search, and analyze comprehensive collections of scholarly, technical, and industry-specific content. Federal Contract Awards in this category primarily focus on providing digital subscriptions, research databases, and information access services to government agencies. Typical contract values range from $10,000 to over $4.8 million, with performance periods spanning one to five years. Frequently awarded entities include Elsevier, Clarivate Analytics, Bloomberg, Gartner, EBSCO Information Services, and ProQuest. The Department of the Treasury, Department of Veterans Affairs, Environmental Protection Agency, and National Institutes of Health are among the most active agencies procuring these services. Many awards utilize firm-fixed-price contract types, and set-asides include small business, service-disabled veteran-owned, and total small business designations, with performance primarily conducted electronically from contractors' locations. Recent federal contract opportunities in this category seek specialized information services such as geospatial data, financial market intelligence, academic journal subscriptions, threat intelligence platforms, and research databases. Agencies like the Census Bureau, Department of Energy, Securities and Exchange Commission, and Department of Veterans Affairs are seeking comprehensive digital resources to support research, analysis, cybersecurity, and operational needs. Opportunities span various domains including scientific research, economic analysis, library services, and strategic intelligence, with most solicitations emphasizing digital access, comprehensive search capabilities, and technical compliance requirements such as FedRAMP certification and Section 508 accessibility standards.
Name | Description | Awardee | Potential Value (Click to sort descending) | Award Date (Click to sort descending) | Last Date To Order (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort descending) |
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LC14C7011 | Elsevier B.V. | $30.0m | 8/15/14 | 9/30/18 | 8/15/14 | |
LC14C7142 | Appriss LLC | $250.0k | 10/1/13 | 9/30/18 | 9/17/13 | |
BBG50A130571 | Chen, Zhixiao | $0 | 6/13/13 | 6/12/14 | 6/17/13 | |
49100425A0001 | Ebsco Information Services, LLC | $5.4m | 1/31/25 | 1/30/30 | 1/22/25 | |
HHSP233201700043C | ICF Esac, LLC | $1.6m | 9/8/17 | 9/17/20 | 3/22/23 |
Name | Description | Awardee | Potential Value (Click to sort descending) | Award Date (Click to sort descending) | Completion Date (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort descending) |
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Purchase Order M0026423P0110 | Rane Network Inc. | $54.5k | 9/1/23 | 9/1/24 | 7/8/24 | |
Purchase Order 1333ND24PNB130220 | Poplicus Inc. | $1.5m | 7/12/24 | 7/11/25 | 10/29/24 | |
Definitive Contract 19AQMM24C0001 | The Associated Press | $300.3k | 11/2/23 | 11/1/25 | 2/7/25 | |
Delivery Order LC14C7011-GAO15DO0010 | Elsevier B.V. | $102.4k | 1/2/15 | 12/31/15 | 11/4/16 | |
Purchase Order 75N98022P03031 | Cision US Inc. | $291.0k | 9/26/22 | 9/28/25 | 8/13/24 |
Name | Description | Solicitation Number | Federal Agency | Type | Posted Date (Click to sort descending) |
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Sole Source Special Notice for Rane Stratfor Geopolitical platform | N0018925QG022 | Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command | Special Notice 1/1 | 12/3/24, 2:53 PM | |
Solicitation for OVID digital access | W911SD25QA027 | Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort Eustis | Solicitation 2/2 | 2/20/25, 12:18 PM | |
DOJ Public Affairs News Clipping Services | 15JPSS22Q00000037 | Department of Justice Offices Boards and Divisions Justice Management Division | Solicitation 2/3 | 4/8/22, 2:29 PM | |
Amendment 1 Computer Assisted Legal Research | 89303025QGC000007 | Department of Energy Headquarters | Solicitation 2/2 | 2/11/25, 1:52 PM | |
SAF/PA Software Social Media Analysis Tool | FA701425SAFPASSMAT | Department of the Air Force Headquarters District Washington | Pre-Solicitation 1/1 | 1/29/25, 3:53 PM |
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