Subscription Services for the National Library of Medicine
ID: 75N97026Q00001Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION (ASA)PROGRAM SUPPORT CENTER ACQ MGMT SVCROCKVILLE, MD, 20857, USA

NAICS

Libraries and Archives (519210)

PSC

NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS (7630)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/77e4a4fc08fb4d219416533f61c490e9/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Library of Medicine (NLM), is seeking qualified small businesses to provide subscription services for its extensive biomedical literature collection. The contract will involve managing new and renewal subscription orders for approximately 6,000 titles in various formats, including print and electronic, and will require the contractor to implement an online order management system, ensure compliance with invoicing standards, and maintain accurate pricing information. This initiative is crucial for supporting the NLM's mission to acquire and preserve biomedical literature as mandated by Public Law 84-941. Interested small businesses must submit a capability statement by January 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, to Sneha Singh at sneha.singh@nih.gov, with the anticipated contract period spanning from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031, including options for four additional years.

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    Sneha Singh
    sneha.singh@nih.gov
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    NLM Subx - SBSS - 75N97026Q00001.pdf
    The National Library of Medicine (NLM) in Bethesda, Maryland, part of the National Institutes of Health, seeks subscription services for its biomedical literature collection. This Small Business Sources Sought notice, not a solicitation, aims to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing worldwide biomedical literature subscription and management services. The NLM acquires and preserves biomedical literature in various formats and languages as mandated by Public Law 84-941. The contract's purpose is to support the NLM's collection development program. The anticipated period of performance is from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031, including a base year and four option years. Interested small businesses must submit a capability statement addressing project requirements, their business type, NAICS code (519210), size standard ($21M), employee count, professional qualifications, and relevant government contracts. Responses are due by January 15, 2026, 3:00 PM Eastern Time, via email to sneha.singh@nih.gov. This notice is for information and research purposes only, with no commitment from the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract.
    NLM Subx - SOW draft - 75N97026Q00001.pdf
    The National Library of Medicine (NLM) seeks subscription and management services for global biomedical literature in various formats. The contract, spanning April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031, if all options are exercised, requires the contractor to manage new and renewal subscription orders for approximately 6,000 titles, including print, electronic, and bundled formats. Key requirements include providing an online system for order management and invoicing, ensuring EDIFACT-compliant invoicing, and maintaining accurate pricing information. The contractor must offer a consolidation service for print issues, respond to claims, and handle lost or damaged materials. Comprehensive reporting on claims, subscription status, and financial data is mandatory. The contractor also needs a contingency plan for service continuity during disasters. All services are to be performed at the vendor's site, with a transition plan required at contract completion.
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