Online Journal Subscriptions
ID: HU000126QE002Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEUNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES (USUHS)USUHSBETHESDA, MD, 20814-4712, USA

NAICS

Periodical Publishers (513120)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/aa3c19b84743453ba06216d6c2d3a929/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS), under the Department of Defense, is seeking proposals for annual online journal subscriptions to support its students, faculty, and staff. The requirement includes subscriptions in electronic format that must be accessible via a secure EZ Proxy server and compliant with ASA guidelines, with a performance period from January 1 to December 31, 2026. This procurement is set aside for small businesses, and the contract will be awarded based on the lowest-priced, technically acceptable quote. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by December 22, 2025, and direct any questions to Ashley McRae at Ashley.McRae@usuhs.edu or Emily M. Mashek at emily.mashek@usuhs.edu.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ashley McRae
    Ashley.McRae@usuhs.edu
    Emily M. Mashek
    emily.mashek@usuhs.edu
    Files
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    Attachment 1 - Price Quote Table.pdf
    The document, titled "Attachment 1: Price Quote Table," is a vendor-agnostic list of academic journals, textbooks, and research suite upgrades. It appears to be a pricing table for potential procurement, likely part of a federal government Request for Proposal (RFP) or a grant application for educational or research institutions. The table lists the title of each publication or service, the vendor/publisher, and a placeholder for the price. Key entries include major medical and scientific journals such as "AACR Cancer Research Suite upgrade," "American Journal of Clinical Pathology," "Journal of Neuroscience," and "Science (AAAS Package)." The document also includes an entry for "Total Price," indicating its purpose as a comprehensive cost summary. This file is intended to solicit or present pricing for a wide range of academic and scientific resources.
    Attachment 2 - Provisions and Clauses.pdf
    This government file, HU000126QE002, outlines various clauses incorporated by reference and in full text for federal contracts, particularly focusing on defense-related acquisitions. Key clauses address prohibitions on acquiring covered defense telecommunications equipment or services, compliance with safeguarding defense information, and requirements related to compensation of former DoD officials. It also details procedures for 'Only One Offer' scenarios, mandating cost or pricing data submission. The document includes comprehensive 'Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions' for electronic invoicing and receiving reports. Additionally, it contains the 'Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services' provision, covering a broad range of certifications from small business status and Buy American Act compliance to restrictions on business operations in Sudan and Iran, and declarations regarding delinquent tax liability or felony convictions. Overall, the file establishes a framework for compliance, financial transparency, and responsible business practices in government contracting.
    Online Journal Subscriptions RFQ.pdf
    The Uniformed Services University (USU) is seeking bids for annual online journal subscriptions to support its students, faculty, and staff. This combined synopsis/solicitation, HU000126QE002, is a small business set-aside using simplified acquisition procedures. Subscriptions must be in electronic format, accessible via a secure EZ Proxy server, and comply with ASA guidelines. The performance period is January 1 to December 31, 2026. Award will be a firm-fixed-price contract based on the lowest-priced, technically acceptable quote. Vendors must quote on all items listed in Attachment 1 – Price Quote Table. Questions are due by December 18, 2025, and quotes by December 22, 2025, 2:00 PM EST. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and provide company details, CAGE, UEI, TIN, and authorized signatory information. Quotes should mirror Attachment 1 and include a total delivered price.
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