SAM #1232SA26Q1528

USDA ARS seeks CSIRO Publishing journal access and Read & Publish agreement for USDA authors

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National Agricultural Library (NAL) is seeking a firm fixed price contract for perpetual electronic access to eight scientific journals published by CSIRO Publishing. - Government Buyer: - USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National Agricultural Library (NAL), Acquisition and Property Division - OEM/Vendor: - CSIRO Publishing (sole OEM and publisher) - Products/Services Requested: - Perpetual electronic access to eight specified CSIRO scientific journals for all USDA users and authorized public on-site users - Read & Publish agreement allowing unlimited open-access publishing for USDA authors with zero Article Publishing Charges (APCs) - Monthly COUNTER-compliant usage reports and Excel reports of submitted/published articles - Author instructions and global authenticated access - Line Items: - Base year and four option years for both journal access and Read & Publish agreement - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Unlimited open-access publishing for USDA authors - Perpetual access rights to subscribed journal content - Global authenticated access for all USDA users and public on-site users - Monthly reporting requirements - NAICS code: 513120 (Periodicals and journals) - Contract duration: One-year base period plus four one-year option periods (up to five years total) - No part numbers specified; quantities are one subscription package and one Read & Publish agreement per period - Procurement is unrestricted and not set aside for small business concerns

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 a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1528 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for perpetual electronic access for all USDA users and public on-site users to scientific journals published by CSIRO Publishing.

This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 513120 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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