SAM #1232SA26Q1085

USDA ARS Seeks Perpetual Electronic Access to Annual Reviews Scientific Journals

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National Agricultural Library, is seeking a firm fixed price contract for electronic access to Annual Reviews journals. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National Agricultural Library - Offices: AFM, APD, Acquisition Branch; National Agricultural Library - OEM Highlight: - Annual Reviews, Inc. is the sole source and copyright holder for the requested journals - Products/Services Requested: - Immediate, un-embargoed, perpetual electronic access to selected Annual Reviews scientific journals - Disciplines covered include Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, and more - Access for all USDA employees, authorized public on-site users, cooperators, and volunteers - 24/7 authenticated electronic access worldwide - COUNTER-compliant usage statistics required - No additional user restrictions beyond contract terms; compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws - Quantities and Part Numbers: - Five line items (one base year and four option years), each for one subscription (part number: 7540-01-152-8067) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Perpetual access rights to all content acquired during the contract period - Contract includes a base year plus four one-year option periods - Supports USDA's mandate to preserve agricultural literature

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.  Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1085 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Subscription and Perpetual Access to Annual Reviews for the National Agricultural Library.

The United States Department Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), intends to award on a single source basis.

Potential sources who believe they can provide the services listed are invited to submit a quotation by the response date listed, in accordance with the instructions provided herein.  All timely responses to this solicitation will be considered, however, the determination by the Government to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government. 

This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 513120 – Periodical Publishers  The small business size standard is 1,000 employees.  This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement.   All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

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