Intitute of Physics (IOP) Publishing Journals

The City University of New York is soliciting proposals for solicitation number 2139704 to procure institutional access to the Institute of Physics (IOP) Publishing journals collection via the IOPscience online platform. This four-year contract, spanning from 2026 through 2030, will provide systemwide access for students, faculty, researchers, and staff across CUNY campus libraries in the five boroughs of New York City. The procurement covers a comprehensive portfolio of peer-reviewed scientific content in fields such as physics, materials science, engineering, environmental science, biomedical sciences, and quantum science. Key deliverables include full-text articles in HTML and PDF formats, access to current and archival content, perpetual access rights where applicable, and COUNTER-compliant usage statistics. To be eligible for the single contract award, vendors must be authorized by IOP Publishing to sell or resell access to the IOPscience platform for public educational institutions. Required submission documentation includes a formal authorization letter from IOP Publishing, evidence of technical and functional capability to provide the required content and support, and verification of access to newly released titles and archival materials. The procurement is governed by the University's standard Purchase Order Terms and Conditions and New York State Standard Clauses, with strict adherence to the Procurement Lobbying Act. All proposals must be submitted to Procurement Manager Karen Pinckney by October 29, 2026, at 1:00 PM. No subcontracting is permitted under this agreement.