Presolicitation_Notice_1.pdf

140G0326Q0208 PR0044053288 Open Access Publication

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Western Ecological Research Center, plans to award a non-competitive firm-fixed-price purchase order to Springer Nature for the Open Access Book Processing Charge associated with the Springer publication Fire and Invasive Plants:

Science and Management in Wildlands of the United States.

The specific requirement is:

Product: BPC – Book Processing Charges Publication: Fire and Invasive Plants: Science and Management in Wildlands of the United States Springer Edition ID: 487510 Springer Order Number: 89198520 Quantity: 1 Estimated Amount: $16,000.00 Required Completion: September 30, 2026

This is a publisher-controlled requirement for an existing Springer publication. It is not a requirement for general publishing, editing, web hosting, distribution, or creation of an alternate publication.

USGS previously entered into a Publishing Agreement with Springer Nature Switzerland AG for this work. The agreement identifies Springer as the Publisher and provides for publication under the Springer imprint. Springer controls the final electronic formats of the work and provides electronic access to the final published version through the Publisher’s internet portal. The current Springer invoice identifies the required service as “BPC – Book Processing Charges – OPEN ACCESS” for Edition ID 487510.

Because the Government requires Open Access status for this specific Springer edition, the requirement can only be performed by Springer Nature or a source expressly authorized by Springer Nature to process the Book Processing Charge and establish Open Access status for Springer Edition ID 487510.

In accordance with RFO FAR 5.101(c)(4)(vi), all responsible sources may submit a quotation or capability statement which shall be considered by the agency. In accordance with RFO FAR 5.101(c)(4)(vii), the intended source is Springer Nature because Springer is the publisher controlling the specific edition for which Open Access is required.

THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR

GENERAL PUBLISHING SERVICES OR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS.

Any respondent other than Springer Nature must provide documentation demonstrating that it is expressly authorized by Springer Nature to process the Open Access Book Processing Charge and establish Open Access status for Edition ID 487510, Springer

140G0326Q0208 PR0044053288 Open Access Publication

Order Number 89198520. Responses demonstrating only general publishing, open-access hosting, editing, distribution, or similar capabilities will not meet the Government’s requirement.

The Government intends to restrict this acquisition to one source in accordance with RFO FAR 12.102(a).

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 513199 – All Other Publishers. The size standard is 1,000 employees.

Email responses to Joel Berberena, Contracting Officer, at joel_berberena@ios.doi.gov

Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).