Publication Media (FSS-76)

The Master GSA Schedule 76 for Publication Media is a federal contract vehicle that facilitates the procurement of diverse publication, subscription, and information resource services for government agencies. The schedule primarily covers subscriptions to academic journals, legal research databases, online publications, periodicals, e-books, digital libraries, and specialized research platforms. Task orders under this vehicle span a wide range of information products, including scientific publications, legal research tools, professional journals, technical references, and digital content access for federal agency libraries and research departments.

The task orders reveal a consistent pattern of delivery orders and blanket purchase agreements (BPAs) with values ranging from a few hundred to several million dollars, typically with performance periods of one to five years. Prime contractors frequently include LexisNexis (RELX Inc.), Thomson Reuters, Prenax Inc., Ebsco Information Services, and West Publishing Corporation. Funding agencies are predominantly federal departments such as the Department of Health and Human Services (notably the FDA), Department of Veterans Affairs, Internal Revenue Service, Department of Defense, and Department of Homeland Security. Most task orders are not set aside for small businesses, though occasional small business set-asides do occur. Common performance locations include agency headquarters, research facilities, and libraries in Washington D.C. and other major metropolitan areas. The contract vehicle supports critical agency functions by providing access to specialized research, legal, scientific, and professional information resources.