Journal of Dental Research - Data Publishing Services

Statement of Need (SON) / Other

This document outlines the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research's (NIDCR) requirement for support in publishing and disseminating a special journal issue. The goal is to ensure broad accessibility, permanent availability, and distribution of research findings to key stakeholders, aligning with federal public access and knowledge dissemination priorities.

• Online Publication: Final, copyedited, and formatted versions of nine peer-reviewed articles (65 pages total) must be published on a digital platform. Content must be accessible, searchable, indexed in bibliographic databases, and assigned Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs).

• Open Access Availability: The complete issue must be permanently free-to-view, accessible without subscription or paywall barriers, and maintained on a stable platform.

• Print Production and Distribution: Fifty (50) full-color printed copies of the complete issue must be produced to professional publishing standards.

• Quality and Compliance: All content must adhere to established peer-review and editorial standards, comply with federal public access policies, and incorporate any pre-publication corrections.

• Online publication: $23,665

• Print production: $1,037.50 (plus tax and shipping)

• Permanent free-to-view access: $4,000

• This is identified as a new requirement.

• The document indicates a "Sole Source Requirement" with an attached justification.

• Period of Performance is not specified (N/A).

• The document specifies that final unit cost, total cost, and shipping details must be confirmed prior to processing.

• The publisher must provide confirmation of publication, access status, and print delivery.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, issued as a Notice of Intent (NOI) for a non-competitive award. The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, intends to negotiate and award a fixed-price contract to Sage Publications for publishing services. This acquisition is conducted under FAR Part 12.603 and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

• Support the publication, dissemination, and permanent public accessibility of a special journal.

• The journal will consist of nine peer-reviewed articles funded and/or supported by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research.

• Refer to the attached statement of work for complete details, specifications, and deliverables.

• Contract type: Fixed Price Award.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but solicitation document provisions are effective through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 dated 03/13/2026.

• Proposals are requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

• The solicitation number is 75N98026R00091.

• Responses must include information to establish bona-fide capabilities, unit price, list price, shipping/handling, delivery days, delivery terms, prompt payment discount terms, F.O.B. Point, product/catalog number, product description, and other factors for award consideration (e.g., past performance, warranty, maintenance availability).

• Manufacturers/resellers must provide product details, description, and documentation meeting characteristics, quantity, estimated price/cost, shipping/handling/installation charges, and delivery date.

• Required information includes Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and business size certification.

• All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Evaluation will be conducted per FAR clause 52.212-2.

• A written notice of award or acceptance will result in a binding contract.

• Responses must be received by June 14, 2026, at 9:00 AM (EDT).

• Submit responses electronically to brian.lind@nih.gov.

• NAICS code: 513120 (Periodical Publishers).

• Small business size standard: 1000 employees.

• This requirement has no set-aside restrictions.

• Brian Lind, MBA, Supervisory Program Analyst/Contract Specialist, NIH.

• Email: brian.lind@nih.gov

• Address: 6701 Rockledge Drive RK2, Room 537-K, Bethesda, MD 20814

• The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01.

• FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 apply.

• No additional contract requirements or terms and conditions are necessary beyond customary commercial practices.

• The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable.