GSA/OCAS - Research Content Package
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 General Services Administration (GSA), Office of Centralized Acquisition Services (OCAS), on behalf of the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI). This RFI seeks to identify capabilities for providing research content packages, specifically research databases (Business Source Complete, EconLit, Business eBook Collection) and EBSCO Discovery services. This is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses are due May 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The market research aims to understand industry capabilities related to:
- Providing access to key research databases, including Business Source Complete, EconLit, and Business eBook Collection.
- Delivering and supporting EBSCO Discovery services. This information will inform the Government's acquisition approach for these essential research tools.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Purpose: Market research for planning purposes ONLY.
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage).
- Response Due: May 27, 2026, 5:00 PM EST.
- Published: May 21, 2026.
- Product/Service Code: DH10 (Platform Delivered As A Service For Databases And Middleware).
Submission Instructions
- Responses MUST be submitted via the GSA feedback form:
https://feedback.gsa.gov/jfe/form/SV_74FFGNNPBGZoPX0. - DO NOT submit responses on SAM.gov as they will not be included in the report.
- Firms receiving multiple notifications for this requirement are only required to respond once.
Questions
- All questions must be submitted via email to:
rfi@research.gsa.gov. - The email subject line MUST include: "GSA OCAS - Research Content Package - Market Research".
Additional Notes
This announcement is solely for data collection and planning. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for information received. A determination regarding competition or set-asides will be made at the Government's discretion based on market research.