Springer e-Book Access for National Agricultural Library

PresolicitationNo Set AsideActive

Key Takeaways

  • Set-aside for No Set Aside businesses
  • Work to be performed in WASHINGTON, DC
  • Industry: Book Publishers
  • Advance notice of upcoming solicitation

Contract Details

Notice ID
12RADA26Q0014
Opportunity Type
Presolicitation
Sub-Agency
RURAL HOUSING SERVICE
Office
USDA/RD/REGIONAL ACQ DIVISION
Posted Date
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Response Deadline
Thursday, September 24, 2026
PSC Code
7610
Set-Aside
No Set Aside
Place of Performance
WASHINGTON, DC, 20005
Status
Active

Description

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) National Agricultural Library (NAL) requires immediate and continuous authenticated electronic access for all USDA users and public on-site users to the Springer Nature e-book " Access & Select" Biomedical and Life Sciences collection (703 titles) and Earth and Environmental Sciences collection (560 titles) BASIC plan with perpetual access to the selected titles up to the value of the license fee for DigiTop.

Why This Opportunity Matters

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF is actively seeking qualified contractors for book publishers with a set-aside for No Set Aside businesses in WASHINGTON, DC. This set-aside designation means eligible businesses face reduced competition from larger firms.