USFWS NATIONAL CONSERVATION TRAINING CENTER - BRAN
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), under the Department of the Interior, is seeking proposals for a Brand Name Only BioOne Complete Scientific Journal Subscription for its National Conservation Training Center. This Firm Fixed-Price Request for Quotation (RFQ) aims to procure online access to a specialized database of natural and environmental science journals and eBooks. Quotes are due by June 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a "Brand Name Only" BioOne Complete Scientific Journal Subscription. This includes full-text online access to all proprietary journals and 587 periodicals and eBooks within the 2026 BioOne Complete collection. The web-based interface must interoperate with the existing USFWS WorldShare Management Services catalog and provide annual usage metrics reporting (COUNTER compliant data). The subscription is crucial for the USFWS Conservation Library.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Duration: Base Year (July 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026) with four 12-month option years, extending the potential period of performance through December 31, 2030.
- Set-Aside: Not specified as a small business set-aside.
- Published Date: June 5, 2026
- Questions Due: June 10, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Quotes Due: June 17, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to lawrence_aragon@ios.doi.gov and remain valid for at least 60 calendar days. Award will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation. Factors include:
- Factor 1: Technical Acceptability (Pass/Fail)
- Factor 2: Past Performance (Pass/Fail)
- Factor 3: Price
Additional Notes
This acquisition incorporates various FAR and DIAR clauses related to IT/Cybersecurity, Privacy, Accessibility (Section 508), Records Management, and Contractor Personnel Security. Electronic invoicing and payment will be processed through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The government is not obligated to pay for costs incurred in preparing quotations.