R -- FEDLINK INFORMATION RETRIEVAL SERVICES DELIVERY ORDERS WITH DATASTAR MARKETING (DS)

Notice Date

August 28, 2001

Contracting Office

The Library Of Congress, Contracts And Logistics Service, FEDLINK Section, 101 Independence Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20540-9410

ZIP Code

20540-9410

Solicitation Number

02-DS-1

Point of Contact

Deborah Burroughs, Contract Specialist

Description

The Library of Congress intends to issue delivery orders against an existing Basic Ordering Agreement to renew subscriptions with DataStar Marketing, a division of Dialog Corporation, for the continued use and access of their database system by the following FEDLINK members: DCLV, PTTA. Data-Star, a service of the Dialog Corporation, offers a wide range of services including a collection of over 300 databases with a concentration in international business, medicine, healthcare, science, and technology. Over 50 of these databases are available only on the DataStar System. TradStat is a worldwide trade statistics database, covering almost 90 percent of world trade. It provides official government import/export information on all reported commodities traded by Europe, U.S., Canada, South America, and the Far East. Focus is a menu-driven system for end users unfamiliar with online searching. The Official Airline Guide (OAG) is the world's largest provider of travel information including scheduled flight information, fares, seat availability, hotel details, etc. Additionally, online access is provided to other vendors, particularly FizTechnik, a European vendor specializing in engineering and industrial management information. Service will be continued through September 30, 2002. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT EXISTS. No telephone calls will be accepted. WRITTEN RESPONSES SHOULD INCLUDE PRICES AND TECHNICAL DATA SUFFICIENT TO DETERMINE CAPABILITY. No award will be based on any offer or proposal received in response to this notice. (See Note 22). REF: 02-DS-1.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010830/RSOL026.HTM (W-239 SN50W0C9)