JSTOR EBA Online Subscription
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Groton office, on behalf of the US Naval War College (NWC), is soliciting quotations for an online subscription to JSTOR Evidence Based Acquisition (EBA). This requirement is for the NWC library in Newport, RI, providing access to academic e-books. While initially intended as a sole source, an RFQ has been issued as an unrestricted small business set-aside. Offers are due by June 18, 2026, at 11:00 AM.
Scope of Work
The primary deliverable is an EBA Online Subscription to JSTOR, specifically for "Books at JSTOR," providing unlimited access to academic e-books. The service must be compatible with existing library systems, including Alma LSP, Primo, and Springshare software. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the US Naval War College, Newport, RI.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: A Base Year (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027) and four Option Years (July 1, 2027 - June 30, 2031), totaling five years.
- Place of Performance: US Naval War College, Newport, RI 02841, United States.
- NAICS Code: 513120 (Newspapers And Periodicals) with a size standard of $14 million.
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This acquisition is designated as an unrestricted small business set-aside.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: June 18, 2026, at 11:00 AM.
- Submission Instructions: Specific instructions and evaluation criteria are detailed within the solicitation documents. The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4 by reference.
- Contact: Mary Taylor (mary.a.taylor263.civ@us.navy.mil).
Additional Notes
This opportunity was initially posted as a Special Notice indicating an intent to award a sole source contract to Ithaka Harbors, Inc. (JSTOR) due to proprietary data and lack of comparable services. However, an RFQ (N0018926QW217.pdf) has since been issued, soliciting competitive offers under an unrestricted small business set-aside. The sole source justification document (Sole Source Justification At or Below SAT_EBA_Redacted.pdf) supports the initial sole source intent, but the RFQ indicates a competitive path.