D-- FWS NATIONAL CONSERVATION TRAINING CENTER - BIOON

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Conservation Training Center is seeking a firm-fixed price subscription to BioOne Complete, a comprehensive online database containing 587 proprietary scientific journals and eBooks focused on natural sciences, for use by its Conservation Library. The contract includes an abbreviated base period from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, followed by four optional 12-month renewal periods extending through December 31, 2030. The service must provide full-text access to all content published in 2026, with downloadable PDFs, citation management tools, image viewing features, and integration with the existing WorldShare Management Services catalog, accessible remotely via VPN at library.fws.gov. The vendor is required to deliver 24/7 service availability, including technical support during non-duty hours, weekends, and federal holidays, and must provide annual usage reports in compliance with COUNTER standards. The acquisition follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) sourcing process, where technical acceptability and past performance serve as pass/fail gates, and award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically qualified offeror. The contract mandates compliance with all Department of the Interior IT cybersecurity standards, including FISMA, FedRAMP, and continuous monitoring for systems handling Controlled Unclassified Information. Contractors must ensure their systems are staffed with designated Information System Security Officers and System Owners, and all personnel must adhere to Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 for security clearances, complete DOI-mandated records management training, and comply with Privacy Act obligations regarding Personally Identifiable Information. The vendor must also meet accessibility requirements under the Revised Section 508 Standards and may be required to submit an Accessibility Conformance Report prior to acceptance of any ICT substitutions or upgrades. All invoices must be submitted electronically through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, and payment will be processed via Electronic Funds Transfer using System for Award Management registration. The solicitation, issued on June 5, 2026, with a submission deadline of June 17, 2026, is not a small business set-aside and requires quotes to remain valid for 60 days post-deadline. The primary point of contact is Lorenzo Aragon, reachable through the Department of the Interior’s IT Services office located in Falls Church, Virginia.