Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Journal Publishing

CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES Type of Notice:

Special Notice Title: Notice of Intent for scientific electronic journal subscriptions Description: Contract licenses perpetual access to electronic journals and e-books published by Canadian Science Publishing for USDA-wide use, avoiding duplicative contracts and enabling long-term access to high-use content.

It supports USDA science across mission areas and fulfills the National Agricultural Library's (NAL) statutory role under 7 U.S.C. § 3125a(d)(3) to "provide agricultural information and information products and services to agencies of the Department of Agriculture". This contract also supports cost efficiency through competitive pricing and consolidated delivery of essential scientific materials across the department. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS/QUOTATIONS.

This notice is for informational purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This procurement will be processed pursuant to FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. No solicitation will be issued. Potential sources who believe they can provide the services listed are invited to submit substantiating documentation in writing to the identified point of contact.

Information received will be considered solely for the purposes 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 contract based on responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government. Responses are to be received within seven (7) calendar days of this notice. No telephone calls are being accepted.

The United States Department Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Pacific West Area, intends to award on a single source basis. Purchase order type will be a Firm Fixed Price awarded to Canadian Science Publishing. This is for scientific electronic journal subscriptions. NAICS Code is 541990. Period of Performance is estimated to be 09/30/2026 – 09/30/2031 Award is in accordance FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).