The FEDLINK Program Sample Clauses
The FEDLINK Program clause defines the terms and conditions under which an organization participates in the FEDLINK procurement and library support services offered by the federal government. It typically outlines eligibility requirements, the scope of services available, and the procedures for ordering and payment through the FEDLINK system. By establishing these guidelines, the clause ensures that both the service provider and the participating agency understand their roles and responsibilities, thereby streamlining access to library resources and reducing administrative burdens.
The FEDLINK Program. The Federal Library and Information Network (FEDLINK) is a nationwide interagency consortium sponsored by the Library of Congress (LC or the Library) through its Federal Library and Information Center Committee (FLICC). FEDLINK offers federal libraries, information centers and other federal offices information retrieval and library support services to help them fulfill their crucial mission of keeping the Government and the nation informed. FEDLINK contracting for library services began in 1974 with a delegation of procurement authority (DPA) from the General Services Administration to LC. Both the Office of Management and Budget and the General Accounting Office encouraged the program’s development and use by federal agencies. In many ways, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’s simplified contracting procedures and voluntary cooperative approach anticipated the federal procurement reforms of the 1990s. Although a DPA is no longer necessary for the program, the FEDLINK approach retains the benefits that come from centralization and experience.