Web of Science Subscription Services
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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. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), specifically the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), is soliciting quotes for Web of Science Subscription Services or an equivalent. This is a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract for a 12-month base period. The acquisition is Unrestricted. Quotes are due by May 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for an annual subscription to Web of Science for 50 users, or an equivalent service. Key databases and features required include:
- Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) (Back to 1980)
- Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI) (Back to 1980)
- Arts and Humanities Citation Index (AHCI) (Back to 1980)
- WoS Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) (Back to 2005)
- ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Citation Index
- Web of Science Research Grants Index
- Web of Science Preprint Citation Index
- Current Contents Connect, SciELO Citation Index, MEDLINE
- Starter API for real-time bibliographic metadata checks and citation counts.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Delivery Order
- Period of Performance: One 12-month base period, starting approximately May 29, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 519290 - Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services
- Product Service Code (PSC): 7A21 - IT and Telecom - Data Base: Subscription/Publication
- Quote Validity: 120 days
- Questions Due: May 26, 2026, by 5:00 PM ET
- Quotes Due: May 28, 2026, by 11:00 AM ET
- Published Date: May 21, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to meawonna.floyd@usdoj.gov. Required components include a Cover Letter, a Capabilities Statement (maximum 5 pages), and Price (on SF 1449 or separate attachment). The evaluation methodology is Lowest-Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA), assessing completeness, price reasonableness, and technical acceptability. Only vendors utilizing NAICS 519290 will be considered.
Additional Notes
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ). Vendors are responsible for confirming receipt of submitted quotes. Instructions for marking confidential information are provided.