Access to Springer Nature Online Resources

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.