What types of agencies buy Research Databases services?

Federal agencies across all departments procure Research Databases services, including the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, General Services Administration, and civilian agencies. State and local governments also issue Research Databases contracts through their own procurement portals.

How do I find Research Databases contracts with SamSearch?

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Are there set-aside contracts for small businesses in Research Databases?

Yes. Many Research Databases contracts are set aside for small businesses, including 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, and HUBZone firms. Use SamSearch's set-aside filters to find contracts your business qualifies for.

How competitive are Research Databases government contracts?

Competition varies by contract size and type. Large IDIQ vehicles in Research Databases can attract dozens of bidders, while small open-market solicitations may have only a few. Monitoring active solicitations and building agency relationships early improves win rates.

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Research Databases Government Contracts

13 government contract opportunities classified as Research Databases, spanning federal and state/local solicitations. Updated daily.

6 federal4 SLED3 forecastsUpdated daily

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6 federal contract opportunities classified as Research Databases.

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

WEB OF SCIENCE SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES

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AI Summary

The National Institute of Justice plans to award a sole-source contract to Clarivate Analytics for Web of Science Subscription Services, providing access to various citation indexes and research databases. Interested parties may submit capability statements by May 16, 2026, to demonstrate their ability to meet the requ…

Posted May 12, 2026Due May 16, 2026Special NoticeNAICS 519290

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - JSTOR JOURNAL SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL

Archived

AI Summary

The US Army Corps of Engineers intends to procure a sole source contract with ITHAKA for online access to JSTOR Arts & Sciences and Biological Science Journals. This opportunity is not a request for competitive quotes, but small businesses may submit capability statements by May 8, 2026.

Posted May 1, 2026Due May 8, 2026Special NoticeNAICS 513120

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

POST-AWARD J&A NOTICE - ELSEVIER SCIENCEDIRECT

Archived

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This opportunity involves a Justification and Approval for a sole-source library subscription to Elsevier ScienceDirect for the Department of Defense, specifically for the Air Force Research Laboratory and the Air Force Institute of Technology. The subscription will last for five years and is intended to meet specific …

Posted Feb 9, 2026JustificationNAICS 519210Sol: FA2396-26-P-B023

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

7H20--Brand Name: SocIndex & Nursing & Allied Health Reference Source (NAHRS) Database Subscriptions

Archived

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The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking sources for brand name subscriptions to the SocINDEX and Nursing & Allied Health Reference Source (NAHRS) databases. This opportunity is categorized as a service and is currently in the sources sought phase.

Posted Oct 21, 2025Due Nov 3, 2025Sources SoughtNAICS 513120Sol: 36C24226Q0070

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

ELSEVIER SCIENCE DIRECT

Archived

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The U.S. Government is seeking responses from small businesses for the renewal of software subscription fees for ELSEVIER SCIENCE DIRECT at the USMA Library. This sources sought notice aims to gather information to determine if a small business set-aside is appropriate. Interested firms should provide their capabilitie…

Posted Jul 21, 2025Due Jul 23, 2025Sources SoughtNAICS 513120Sol: W16W7U0012319387

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

ELSEVIER SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL

Archived

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The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division at China Lake, CA, is planning to procure a subscription renewal for Elsevier ScienceDirect Online and Scopus on a sole-source basis from Elsevier B.V. This presolicitation notice indicates that the requirement is not open for competitive proposals, but interested firms tha…

Posted Dec 27, 2024Due Jan 2, 2025PresolicitationNAICS 513210Sol: N6893625Q5001

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