R-- Subscription Services for NLM (Sole Source)

The National Institutes of Health, acting on behalf of the National Library of Medicine, is issuing a pre-solicitation notice for a sole-source bridge contract with EBSCO Information Services, LLC. This contract, identified by solicitation number 75N94025R00010, is intended to ensure the uninterrupted management of biomedical literature subscriptions in both print and electronic formats. The period of performance is scheduled from September 29, 2025, to March 31, 2026, with a possible six-month extension to maintain continuity until a new contract is awarded. The contractor is responsible for placing new and renewal orders within five working days of receipt, coordinating with publishers, and aligning subscriptions to a common December 31 expiration date. Key technical requirements include the provision of an internet-accessible online system for managing bibliographic data, pricing models, and shipment tracking. The contractor must utilize the EDIFACT international standard for machine-readable invoicing and interface with the NLM integrated library system. All invoices must be submitted in US dollars and include the NLM Purchase Order line number. Additionally, the contractor must provide a comprehensive transition plan and a contingency plan for disaster recovery within 30 days of the award. The contract will be monitored by a Contracting Officer's Representative, with Gannon White serving as the primary point of contact.