Responses to RFQ 480207 Questions - 09.09.26.pdf

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This document is a Question and Answers (Q&A) response file for RFQ 480207, issued on September 9, 2026.

The RFQ concerns subscription services for scientific and technical publications that will be utilized by the scientific and technical community at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL). Attachment 1, containing a BSA Sample Title List, has been added to the RFQ. Regarding site access, the procuring activity clarified that the service will be available to BNL's scientific and technical community without specifying a discrete number of sites. One respondent requested a deadline extension to September 30, 2026, to allow publishers time to provide renewal pricing; however, the procuring activity denied this extension due to time constraints on the requirement. For tax documentation, foreign-owned companies with independently operated offices should submit the federal tax form (W-8 or W-9) that corresponds to the address registered with their SAM UEI number.

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09/09/2026

Responses to RFQ 480207 Questions

1. "Attachment 1 - BSA Sample Title List" has been attached to the RFQ.

2. Can you provide the number of sites that will require access to the subscriptions?

This service will be utilized by scientific and technical community of BNL.

3. We respectfully request an extension of the proposal submission deadline to September 30, 2026, to allow sufficient time for publishers to provide subscription renewal pricing. We will not be granting an extension due to the time constraints of this requirement.

4. If our company is a foreign-owned company, each office operates independently and is managed locally. With that in mind, could you please advise whether we should complete and submit a Form W-8 or Form W-9 with our proposal? Submit the form that is in accordance with the address registered with your SAM UEI number.

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