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This document is a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source contract to Elsevier B.V. for electronic access to Elsevier publications for use by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and its authorized users. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, National Agricultural Library (NAL) requires un-embargoed electronic access via the internet to Elsevier publications, with perpetual, post-cancellation access rights to the content subscribed to by USDA. Elsevier is the sole copyright holder of its publications and the only vendor able to meet NAL's requirements for immediate, un-embargoed access and perpetual access/data rights. The anticipated period of performance is one base year with two one-year options. This notice is for informational purposes only, and potential sources who believe they can provide the required services are invited to submit substantiating documentation by June 25, 2024. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with responding to this announcement.