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Journalytics is recognized as the leading authority on legitimate journal publication outlets around the world. It is used by researchers worldwide to evaluate and select appropriate publication outlets for their research. The anticipated Period of Performance is for one base year. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. Interested firms are invited to respond to this announcement by providing the following information: 1. Firm’s name, address, point of contact, phone number, and e-mail address. 2. Firm’s level of interest in competing on the solicitation when it is issued. 3. Firm’s Business Size. NO SOLICITATION EXISTS. THIS REQUEST IS INTENDED ONLY TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL SOURCES. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this sources sought announcement. The deadline to respond to this notice is May 20, 2024. Requested information shall be limited to no more than 2 pages. 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Cabell’s service also includes a full suite of Scopus® citation-backed metrics that describe the influence of journals and how often articles are shared through online communities, allowing users to judge a journal’s impact over time. The databases provided by Cabell’s are proprietary and copyrighted. No other vendor may deliver the contents without a direct license from the copyright holder, and Cabell Publishing Co has not licensed this database to other providers. Cabell Publishing Co is the only source determined capable of supplying NAL’s requirement for the most thorough, reputable, and well- documented database of scientific journals’ reliability, authority, and requirements for publication. The anticipated Period of Performance is for one base year and four, one-year options. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not to be constructed as a commitment by the Government. 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