Access to Springer Nature Online Resources

Closed Solicitation Posted

This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .

Solicitation number
75N98020Q00031
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Bethesda MD 20892 USA

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

Notice text

2 versions

Update #2 · Latest ·

Amendment One:  To Post Questions and Answers  see in attachments.

(i)  This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.  Offerors shall submit all questions concerning this solicitation in writing to Terita Stevenson, Contract Specialist (stevenst@od.nih.gov). Questions must be in writing and are due by October 7, 2020.

                        (ii) The solicitation number is 75N98020Q00031 and the solicitation is issued as a

                         request for quotation (RFQ).  This is a single award, IDIQ contract.

(iii) A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2020-04 January 15, 2020.

(iv)  The associated NAICS code is 519130 and small business size standard is 1000.

 (v) SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

        ARTICLE B.1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES

       (vi)   Provide the NIH and the HHS agency staff served by the NIH Library (DLS) access to

              the electronic version of select Springer journals, purchased Springer eBook collections,

              and Springer Protocols through its web interface.  Access will be cumulative for articles 

              published in the journals since 1997 or the first year a journal was offered on the 

              Springer platform; based upon previous investments.  The contractor also shall provide

              options for acquiring eBooks, online reference works, and backfiles of selected journals. 

              Options should factor in all previous investments in print and digital subscriptions, as 

              well as previous archive backfile purchases.

(xiii) A statement regarding any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as contract financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices.

(xiv) A statement regarding the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating, if applicable.

(xv) The proposals are due Friday, October 30, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. EST.

(xvi) The name and telephone number of the individual to contact for information regarding the solicitation is Terita Stevenson, Contract Specialist, 6011 Executive Blvd., Room 539-C, Rockville, Maryland 20852, telephone number is 301-402-3727.   All Questions are due by noon EST on Friday, October 7, 2020.

Update #1 ·

(i)  This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.  Offerors shall submit all questions concerning this solicitation in writing to Terita Stevenson, Contract Specialist (stevenst@od.nih.gov). Questions must be in writing and are due by October 7, 2020.

                        (ii) The solicitation number is 75N98020Q00031 and the solicitation is issued as a

                         request for quotation (RFQ).  This is a single award, IDIQ contract.

(iii) A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2020-04 January 15, 2020.

(iv)  The associated NAICS code is 519130 and small business size standard is 1000.

 (v) SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

        ARTICLE B.1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES

       (vi)   Provide the NIH and the HHS agency staff served by the NIH Library (DLS) access to

              the electronic version of select Springer journals, purchased Springer eBook collections,

              and Springer Protocols through its web interface.  Access will be cumulative for articles 

              published in the journals since 1997 or the first year a journal was offered on the 

              Springer platform; based upon previous investments.  The contractor also shall provide

              options for acquiring eBooks, online reference works, and backfiles of selected journals. 

              Options should factor in all previous investments in print and digital subscriptions, as 

              well as previous archive backfile purchases.

(xiii) A statement regarding any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as contract financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices.

(xiv) A statement regarding the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating, if applicable.

(xv) The proposals are due Friday, October 30, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. EST.

(xvi) The name and telephone number of the individual to contact for information regarding the solicitation is Terita Stevenson, Contract Specialist, 6011 Executive Blvd., Room 539-C, Rockville, Maryland 20852, telephone number is 301-402-3727.   All Questions are due by noon EST on Friday, October 7, 2020.

Files

File Type Posted
AmendmentOneSF 30.pdf PDF
Questions and Answers.docx DOCX document
Past_Performance_Questionnaire Attachment 5.docx DOCX document
Guidance - Invoice Submission via Email to NIH OFM - as of 6-8-2020.pdf PDF
PROPOSAL INTENT RESPONSE FORM.docx DOCX document
1449.docx DOCX document
RFQ Access to Springer Nature Online Resources.pdf PDF
2020 Springer SOW.doc DOC document
Springer Nature technical evaluation criteria 2020.docx DOCX document
DisclosureofLobbyingActivities.pdf PDF

Notice history

Notice Type Posted
Access to Springer Nature Online Resources Award Award Notice
This notice Latest solicitation Solicitation
Access to Springer Nature Online Resources Original Pre-Solicitation

On GovTribe

Work this opportunity

  • Track it in your pipeline
  • Find teaming partners
  • Similar opportunities
  • Ask GovTribe AI about this opportunity