Scholarly Communication Support
Archived on March 7, 2026. Original response deadline: . Full description on SAM.gov.
Overview
- Response deadline
- 2:00 PM UTC−08:00
- Posted
- February 5, 2026
- Notice type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 519210: Libraries and Archives
- Agency
- Department of AgricultureAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
Notice details
- Office
- USDA ARS AFM APD
- Place of performance
- Beltsville, Maryland
- PSC
- R605: SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: LIBRARY
- Last updated
- Aug 21, 2026
Identifiers
- Solicitation number
- 1164381
- Notice ID
- 7794584080474407a38489439ec2e0f7
Description
Pre-solicitation for Commercial Services – Prepared in Accordance with FAR Part 12
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) intends to issue a BPA Call for Scholarly Communication Support Services. The intended sources are existing BPA holders under which multiple BPAs were awarded: 1232SA23A0006, 1232SA23A0007, and 1232SA23A0008.
A Request for Quote (RFQ) will be issued to these BPA holders. Award will be made to the vendor that provides the best value to the Government for these services.
Description of Services
USDA requires a Scholarly Communication Librarian to provide expert advice and operational support in the following areas:
- Scholarly publishing
- Research integrity
- Copyright and licensing
- Open access and public access to USDA-funded research
These services will advance USDA’s scientific integrity and gold-standard science requirements.
Scope of Work
The Contractor shall:
- Manage the NAL Trusted Journal List (TJL) program.
- Manage the selection process for journals to be included in AGRICOLA.
- Develop and deliver research integrity training for stakeholders.
- Report on the quality and impact of USDA research outputs.
- Document criteria, procedures, workflows, and decisions for the above program areas.
Award Overview
Contacts
Contracting Officer
Primary Contact
Documents
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| Presolicitation | AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE | Feb 5, 2026 | 164.22 KB |
Lifecycle
1164381- Pre-Solicitation
Formal solicitation typically follows within 30–60 days. (estimate)
- Pre-SolicitationCurrentFeb 5, 2026
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Additional Details
Solicitation Number
1164381
Archive Date
Mar 7, 2026
Office Address
BELTSVILLE, MD, 20705