RTWS Termination, Digital Newspaper and Periodicals Subscription

The Special Notice (ID: dad8aa3401f94b529b00fa536dd609da) is a terminated federal contract opportunity posted by the Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Installation and Mission Support Center Installation Contracting Agency. The notice pertains to a digital newspaper and periodicals subscription for DoD Libraries, specifically involving access to the New York Times Digital Newspaper, Cooking, and Games platforms. Published on April 17, 2025, with a due date of May 17, 2025, this special notice makes public the releasable details of a terminated award. The opportunity is categorized under the Newspaper Publishers NAICS code (513110) and Newspapers and Periodicals PSC category (7630). No specific set-aside was used for this contract opportunity.

The primary objective of this special notice was to provide digital access to New York Times content for DoD Library customers, offering comprehensive digital resources through NYTimes.com and the NYT News app. The digital subscription was designed to keep customers informed about global events, provide inspiration around arts and culture, guide readers toward smarter living and wellness, and introduce diverse viewpoints and perspectives. While the full Statement of Work remains non-publicly releasable, the notice indicates the contract was intended to support customer information needs. No specific eligibility criteria were explicitly outlined in the notice, and the terminated status suggests the contract will not proceed to active procurement. Contractors interested in similar future opportunities should monitor subsequent federal contract postings in the newspaper and digital media services categories.