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Access to Cambridge University Press Electronic Journals

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1232SA26Q1504Federal

Submission Closed09/22/2026, 02:00:00 PM EDT

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NAICS: 513120

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20 days ago

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AI Contract Overview

The United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service National Agricultural Library is seeking quotations for solicitation 1232SA26Q1504 to obtain authenticated perpetual electronic access to scientific journals published by Cambridge University Press. This requirement is an unrestricted acquisition under NAICS code 513120 and is intended to be awarded on a single source basis. The contract utilizes a transformative agreement model that combines 24-hour online reading access to the Full Journals Package with uncapped Open Access publishing in all hybrid and gold OA journals for USDA employees, contractors, and authorized users. Key deliverables include dedicated email support for authors and librarians, an onboarding webinar, and quarterly reports on published articles. The period of performance consists of a base year from September 29, 2026, to September 28, 2027, with subsequent option years extending through September 28, 2031. Award will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria, evaluating the total quoted amount for the base and four option periods. Technical acceptability requires a detailed explanation of the quoter's ability to meet the statement of work, as simple statements of capabilities are insufficient. Quotations must be submitted via email to Amber Sampson by September 22, 2026. Invoicing must be processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform.

General Info

USDA seeks single source electronic access and open access publishing from Cambridge University Press.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

Contract Value

$19,952

NAICS

513120 - Periodical Publishers

Place of Performance

Beltsville, MD, 20705, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

CHANCELLOR, MASTERS AND SCHOLARS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE

Award Issued Date

09/29/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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PhaseAwarded

PostedSep 17

Combined Synopsis

AwardedSep 29

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

09/22/2026, 02:00:00 PM EDT

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

Contacts1 person available

OfficeBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

Office AddressBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

Contacts

Amber Sampson

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The United States Department Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), intends to award on a single source basis.

Potential sources who believe they can provide the services listed are invited to submit a quotation by the response date listed, in accordance with the instructions provided herein. All timely responses to this solicitation will be considered, however, the determination by the Government to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government.

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 1232SA26Q1504 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Access to Cambridge University Press Electronic Journals.

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.