Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Springer Nature

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) AND NO SOLICITATION IS AVAILABLE.  The Department of Energy (DOE) intends to issue a Firm Fixed Price award to a single source under the authority of FAR 13.106 Soliciting Competition, Evaluation of Quotations or Offers, Award and Documentation.  DOE intends to award this requirement as a sole source to the Springer Nature.  Springer Nature is the sole provider for access to the required online journals. 

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