The contract will provide for two reference librarians for the customer service unit. The staff will provide daily references service coverage for patron touchpoints including service desk, chat…
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- Contract number
- 1232SA26F0061
- Awardee
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Zimmerman Associates, Inc. UEI K2KDJB5ALCM3
- Awarding agency
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Central Program Planning Coordination and Support
Agricultural Research Service, Department of Agriculture
- Obligated
- $0
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- 1232SA26Q0066 Solicitation number
- Contract value
- $0.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 24% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 561110 Office Administrative Services
- PSC
- R605 Support- Administrative: Library
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 1 offer Multiple Award, Fair Opportunity
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Calverton, MD 20705, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Service Contract Act FAR subpart 22.10
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | -$178,918 | |
| Original award | $178,918 |
About this award
The U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded a Firm Fixed Price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) call to Zimmerman Associates, Inc. (ZAI) valued at $547,561.87 for library support services through February 2, 2029. This contract, awarded February 3, 2026, will provide two reference librarians to staff the Customer Service Unit at the National Agricultural Library's facility in Calverton, Maryland. The librarians will deliver daily reference services across multiple patron touchpoints, including the service desk, chat service, an online ask-a-question form, and email support. This award represents a continuation of ZAI's extensive work with USDA's Agricultural Research Service, complementing the company's existing $17.6 million BPA with the agency that runs through August 2028.
ZAI, a Virginia-based Subchapter S Corporation with over 35 years of experience in federal library and information management services, won this unset-aside contract through standard competition via the General Services Administration's Multiple Award Schedule vehicle. The company brings substantial relevant expertise in supporting federal research operations, with a documented contract portfolio that includes library support services, collection management, and specialized information access across civilian agencies including the National Institutes of Health and the Federal Communications Commission. No subcontractors are identified for this award.
Description
The contract will provide for two reference librarians for the customer service unit. The staff will provide daily references service coverage for patron touchpoints including service desk, chat service, NAL's online ask-a-question form, email
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 1232SA26F0061?
1232SA26F0061 was awarded to Zimmerman Associates, Inc. by Central Program Planning Coordination and Support (Agricultural Research Service) on February 3, 2026.
How much is contract 1232SA26F0061 worth?
The government has obligated $0 on 1232SA26F0061.
Is contract 1232SA26F0061 an order under another contract?
Yes. 1232SA26F0061 is a BPA call under 47QSMA19D08NL-1232SA23A0006, a blanket purchase agreement, on Multiple Award Schedule (MAS).
Was contract 1232SA26F0061 competed?
The extent of competition for 1232SA26F0061 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.
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