Annual Subscription to American Chemical Society (ACS) Electronic Journal Database

The New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) is seeking a sole‑source procurement for an annual subscription to the American Chemical Society (ACS) electronic journal database, a critical resource for the university’s Chemistry Department and its accreditation requirements. The contract will be awarded to ACS Publication, the exclusive publisher of the required journals, for a total amount of $47,641 covering a twelve‑month period starting July 1 2026. This is a non‑competitive purchase under NM statutes because no alternative source exists. • Vendor: ACS Publication (PO Box 3337, Columbus, OH 43210) • Scope: Provide electronic access to a set of ACS journals for NMHU faculty and students • Contract value: $47,641 for a 12‑month subscription, with work commencing 07/01/2026 • Sole‑source justification: ACS is the only provider of the specified electronic journals; no other vendor can supply the same content.