# ARL MEMBERSHIP - NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL LIBRARY Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa25q0002 - Solicitation number: 1232SA25Q0002 - Notice type: Special notice (first published as sources sought) - Status: Awarded to Association of Research Libraries - Department: Department of Agriculture - Agency: Agricultural Research Service - Contracting office: USDA ARS Afm Apd (1232SA) - NAICS: 813920 Professional Organizations - Product or service code: U005 Tuition, Registration, and Membership Fees - Place of performance: Beltsville, Maryland - County: Prince George's County (FIPS 24033). https://abierto.us/counties/prince-george-s-county-md-24033 - City: Beltsville. https://abierto.us/cities/beltsville-md-2406400 - First posted: October 24, 2024 - Last posted: November 13, 2024 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a13a83d1e2704115a8d3fac580fa2a46/view ## Description NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE The United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National Agricultural Library (NAL) intends to issue an award to Association of Research Libraries on a sole source basis. Award will be made pursuant to FAR In accordance with FAR 13.501 and 41 USC 3304 ยง(a)(l ), the property and service needed is available from only one responsible source and no other type of property or service will satisfy the needs of the agency. The National Agricultural Library (NAL) is mandated (7 U.S.C. 3101) to serve as the primary agricultural information resource of the United States. As a consequence of these activities, NAL is recognized as a major research library in the United States. This research library designation is applicable to about 125 of the over 120,000 libraries in the United States. Under this requirement, the Contracting Activity intends to renew annual institutional membership dues. The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) is a nonprofit organization of 125 research libraries at comprehensive, research institutions in the US and Canada that share similar research missions, aspirations, and achievements. The association conducts a program of identification and member education on a wide range of topics related to information policy and the activities of research libraries. ARL gathers statistics on the activities of its members and develops bench marking and quantitate research tools on library operations. The Association publishes regular reports on trending topics in information policy as well as annual statistical reports. Access to these reports and data is available only to members and delivered via the ARL website. The annual membership fee covers the cost of all publications, reports, training services, and membership meetings. The anticipated Period of Performance is for one year. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not to be constructed as a commitment by the Government. Potential sources who believe they can provide the services listed above are invited to submit substantiating documentation in writing to the identified point of contact. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. A determination by the Government to compete this proposed contact based on responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government. The deadline to respond to this notice is Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Requested information shall be limited to no more than 2 pages. Interested firms are instructed to submit written responses by e-mail to angela.wingert@usda.gov. NO HARD COPY OR FACSIMILE SUBMISSION WILL BE ACCEPTED. Cover letters and extraneous materials (brochures, etc.) will not be considered. No reimbursement will be made for any cost associated with providing information in response to this announcement or any follow-up information provided. The Point of Contact for this action is Angela Wingert and any response must be emailed to angela.wingert@usda.gov. ## Award on USAspending - Recipient: Association of Research Libraries (UEI MXW6GLTCA7L7) - Contract: 1232SA25P0002, purchase order - Obligated: $31,217.00 - Competition: Not Competed Under SAP, 1 offers received - Link: solicitation number 1232SA25Q0002 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 1232SA (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_1232SA25P0002_12H2_-NONE-_-NONE-/ ## Publications - October 24, 2024: Sources sought, due November 1, 2024 at 4:30 PM EDT. Notice 78e1fc87ea7f46209dfae07890cb7376. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/78e1fc87ea7f46209dfae07890cb7376/view - November 13, 2024: Special notice, due November 19, 2024 at 4:30 PM EST. Notice a13a83d1e2704115a8d3fac580fa2a46. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a13a83d1e2704115a8d3fac580fa2a46/view ## Points of contact - Angela B. Wingert, angela.wingert@usda.gov, 3015041181 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract and USAspending.gov award data. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa25q0002.