SAM #1232SA26Q1336

USDA ARS National Agricultural Library Perpetual Electronic Access to RSC Gold Journals and Merck Index Online

This opportunity from the USDA Agricultural Research Service's National Agricultural Library seeks perpetual electronic access subscriptions to key scientific resources. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - National Agricultural Library - OEMs and Vendors: - Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) - Merck (for Merck Index Online) - Products/Services Requested: - Perpetual, authenticated electronic access to RSC Gold collection journals - Perpetual, authenticated electronic access to Merck Index Online - Administrative credentials for institutional interface - Monthly COUNTER-compliant usage statistics (12 per year) - Product Line Items: - RSC Gold collection journals and Merck Index Online (perpetual access) - Service Line Items: - Administrative credentials (1) - Monthly usage statistics (12) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Access must be un-embargoed and available to all USDA users and authorized public on-site users worldwide - Rights for viewing, printing, saving, and disseminating content for government, scholarly, and educational purposes - 24/7 access required - Usage statistics must comply with COUNTER standards - Small business set-aside under NAICS 513120 - Base year plus four option years, each for one year of service

Description

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 separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1336 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Subscriptions for Electronic Perpetual Access.

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 513120.  The small business size standard is 1,000.  This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement.   All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

Statement of Requirement

Subscriptions for Electronic Perpetual Access

Price Schedule

Item

Supplies/Services

Qty

Unit Issue

0001

subscriptions for electronic perpetual access, Base Year

1

Year (YR)

1001

subscriptions for electronic perpetual access, Option Year 1

1

Year (YR)

2001

subscriptions for electronic perpetual access, Option Year 2

1

Year (YR)

3001

subscriptions for electronic perpetual access, Option Year 3

1

Year (YR)

4001

subscriptions for electronic perpetual access, Option Year 4

1

Year (YR)

Solicitation Attachments The following documents are included as attachments to this solicitation and can be accessed via the “Attachments/Links” section of the posting. Attachment 1 – Terms and Conditions Attachment 2 – Statement of Work

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