# CSIRO Publishing subscription package

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa26q1528

- Solicitation number: 1232SA26Q1528
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation
- Status: Open. Offers due September 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Agricultural Research Service
- Contracting office: USDA ARS Afm Apd (1232SA)
- NAICS: 513120 Periodical Publishers
- Product or service code: 7630 Newspapers and Periodicals
- 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: September 24, 2026
- Last posted: September 24, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/11ec65696156466d9bb56c04b9af0d7a/view

## 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.

## Attachments

- [RFQ 1232SA26Q1528.pdf](https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/2f85135a5f90458a949e6a47fae51119/download)

## Publications

- September 24, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice 11ec65696156466d9bb56c04b9af0d7a. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/11ec65696156466d9bb56c04b9af0d7a/view

## Points of contact

- Richard Hawthorne, richard.hawthorne@usda.gov

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