Sources Sought for Francis and Taylor Journal Access

The U.S. Military Academy (USMA) at West Point, through the Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort Eustis, is soliciting offers for digital access to Taylor and Francis academic journals and e-books for the USMA Library. The procurement includes 91 core journal subscriptions with perpetual rights, leased access to the Social Science & Humanities Library and Science & Technology Library collections, and three specialized e-book products: the Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, and Europa World Plus. This is a brand name solicitation designated as a commercial products and services acquisition under NAICS code 519290 (Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services) with PSC code 7A21. The solicitation was posted on January 30, 2026, with offers due by February 5, 2026 at 11:30 AM. While the government files do not explicitly state evaluation criteria, the firm fixed price contract structure indicates pricing competitiveness will be a primary evaluation factor, and contractors must comply with applicable FAR and DFARS clauses including cybersecurity safeguarding requirements per NIST SP 800-171 and export control regulations.

This solicitation is designated as a women-owned small business (WOSB) set-aside with a 100% WOSB requirement, limiting eligible bidders to certified women-owned small businesses. No incumbent contractor or current contract holder is identified in the solicitation materials. The contract value and budget range are not disclosed in the available documentation. Delivery of all subscriptions and access must be completed by February 6, 2027, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the USMA Library destination in West Point, New York (DoDAAC: W16W7U), with acceptance required within seven days of delivery. Interested contractors should submit signed and completed solicitation documents by email to shawn.m.valastro.civ@army.mil to be considered for award.