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Solicitation 1232SA26Q1336 is a request for quotations issued by the Department of Agriculture for subscriptions for electronic perpetual access. This acquisition is categorized under NAICS code 513120 and is set aside for small business concerns, although it remains an unrestricted requirement allowing all responsible sources to submit bids. The contract structure consists of a base year followed by four optional years of service. The performance of these services will be based in Beltsville, Maryland. Interested parties must submit their quotations by the deadline of September 12, 2026.

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USDA seeks small business quotes for electronic perpetual access subscriptions by September 12, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm ApdView Agency

NAICS

513120 - Periodical PublishersView NAICS

Place of Performance

Beltsville, MD, 20705, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Attachment 1 - Statement of Work (USDA ARS/NAL RSC Gold Access)

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1232SA26Q1336 Terms and Conditions / Clauses Attachment

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd
Contacts1 person available
OfficeBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA
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Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd
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Office AddressBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

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Description



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 separate written solicitation will not be issued. 



Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1336 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Subscriptions for Electronic Perpetual Access.



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



Statement of Requirement



Subscriptions for Electronic Perpetual Access



Price Schedule



Item


Supplies/Services


Qty


Unit Issue


0001


subscriptions for electronic perpetual access, Base Year


1


Year (YR)


1001


subscriptions for electronic perpetual access, Option Year 1


1


Year (YR)


2001


subscriptions for electronic perpetual access, Option Year 2


1


Year (YR)


3001


subscriptions for electronic perpetual access, Option Year 3


1


Year (YR)


4001


subscriptions for electronic perpetual access, Option Year 4


1


Year (YR)



  1. Solicitation Attachments
    The following documents are included as attachments to this solicitation and can be accessed via the “Attachments/Links” section of the posting.
    • Attachment 1 – Terms and Conditions
    • Attachment 2 – Statement of Work






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