R-- Subscription Services for NLM (Sole Source)

The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), on behalf of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), issued a pre-solicitation notice (75N94025R00010) for subscription services for the NLM. This is not an RFP but an announcement of intent to solicit EBSCO Information Services LLC on a sole-source basis for a bridge contract of at least six months, with a potential six-month extension. The purpose is to ensure uninterrupted access to approximately 7100 worldwide biomedical literature subscriptions, including print and electronic formats, until a new contract is awarded. Required services include placing orders, providing consolidation services for print issues, supplying machine-readable invoices in EDIFACT format, and offering an online system with detailed content, search capabilities, and output functions. The contractor must also maintain negotiated pricing information and a contingency plan for service continuity. This notice is for informational purposes, though other responsible sources may submit capability statements for consideration.

The National Library of Medicine (NLM) seeks subscription services for global biomedical literature in various formats and languages. This contract, for an initial six months with a potential extension, requires a contractor to manage new and renewal subscriptions, including print and electronic resources. Key requirements include providing a consolidation service for print issues, offering an online system with detailed bibliographic and order information, and supplying machine-readable invoices using the EDIFACT standard. The contractor must also handle cancellations, title and format changes, electronic access, and bibliographic verification. Essential deliverables include print issues, claims reports, detailed invoices, and status reports on subscriptions. All work will be performed at the vendor’s site, and a comprehensive transition plan is required at the contract's conclusion.