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1232SA26Q1117Federal

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The United States Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service is seeking quotations for subscription and perpetual access to the Journal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE) through a combined synopsis and solicitation issued as a Request for Quotation under FAR Part 12. This solicitation, identified as 1232SA26Q1117, is exclusively for the National Agricultural Library and is being conducted on a single-source basis. All responses received by the deadline of August 14, 2026, will be evaluated, though the government retains full discretion over whether to proceed with an award based on submissions. The acquisition is entirely reserved for small business concerns as defined by the North American Industry Classification System code 513120, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The contract is a total small business set-aside, meaning only eligible small businesses may respond, and responsible sources are encouraged to submit quotations. The performance location is Beltsville, Maryland, and inquiries should be directed to Kerrie Hodges at kerrie.hodges@usda.gov.

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USDA seeks small business quotes for JoVE access via sole-source set-aside until August 14, 2026, for National Agricultural Library in Beltsville, Maryland.

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Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm ApdView Agency

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513120 - Periodical PublishersView NAICS

Place of Performance

Beltsville, MD, 20705, USA

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SBA

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Sol_1232SA26Q1117.pdf

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A05_JA+Redacted_1232SA26Q1117.pdf

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd
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OfficeBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA
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Office AddressBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA
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Kerrie Hodges

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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 1232SA26Q1117 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Subscription and Perpetual Access to Journal of Visual Experiments (JoVE) for the National Agricultural Library.


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 acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 513120 – Periodical Publishers  The small business size standard is 1,000 employees.  This acquisition is a total small business set-aside requirement.   All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

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