Intent to Sole Source for MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION AND TRACKING SYSTEM ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES (EHP)
ID: 75N96024Q00115Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH NIEHSMORRISVILLE, NC, 27560, USA

NAICS

Document Preparation Services (561410)

PSC

NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS (7630)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a23320bb3f4d471f8b1033ae32e5d9d9/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with Knowledgeworks Global Limited (KGL) for a Manuscript Submission and Tracking System to support its scholarly journals, including Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP) and the Journal of Health and Pollution (JHP). The procurement aims to leverage KGL's unique capabilities and prior success in delivering such systems, ensuring a seamless transition from the current Aries Systems’ Editorial Manager and ProduXion Manager, thereby maintaining operational efficiency as submissions are expected to grow annually by 5%. This contract is vital for upholding NIEHS's commitment to a high-quality, diamond open-access publishing model with no author fees. Interested parties should note that responses to this presolicitation must be submitted by September 19, 2024, with the contract period spanning from October 2024 to October 2029, including a base year and four option periods. For further inquiries, contact Chantal Cornelius at chantal.cornelius@nih.gov.

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    Chantal Cornelius
    chantal.cornelius@nih.gov
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    2-Synopsis-Intent to sole source for EHP Manuscript Submission and Tracking System FINAL.pdf
    The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) has issued a notice of intent to negotiate a sole-source contract with Knowledgeworks Global, Ltd (KGL) to provide a Manuscript Submission and Tracking System for its scholarly journals, including Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP) and the Journal of Health and Pollution (JHP). This decision is based on the unique capabilities of KGL, which has demonstrated prior success in delivering these systems without disrupting existing publication processes. The contract will support NIEHS's commitment to maintaining a high-quality, diamond open-access publishing model with no author fees. The current submission and peer-review processes are managed through Aries Systems’ Editorial Manager and ProduXion Manager. A seamless transition to KGL's system is anticipated due to its compatible underlying technology, mitigating potential interruptions. The acquisition process is justified under simplified procurement procedures and seeks to maintain high operational efficiency as the journals anticipate an annual growth of 5% in submissions. Responses to this notice must be submitted by September 19, 2024, although it is not an official solicitation. The period of performance encompasses a base year and four potential option periods, running from October 2024 to October 2029.
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