McGraw Hill Subscriptions
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 Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) is soliciting proposals for McGraw Hill Subscriptions, specifically 12-month electronic access to AccessMedicine, AccessEmergency Medicine, and AccessSurgery. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside using Simplified Acquisition procedures. The subscriptions are required for the USU Learning Resource Center to support students, faculty, and staff. Proposals are due February 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
Provide a 12-month subscription for the following McGraw Hill electronic resources:
- AccessMedicine
- AccessEmergency Medicine
- AccessSurgery
All subscriptions must be available in electronic format and accessible via the internet to all approved USU patrons. Quotes that do not include access for all registered users are unacceptable.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (anticipated Firm-Fixed Price)
- Period of Performance: March 24, 2026 - March 23, 2027
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 513120 – Periodical Publishers (Size Standard: 1,000 employees)
- Response Due: February 26, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
- Published Date: February 12, 2026
- Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made to the responsible, responsive vendor whose quote meets all requirements and is based on price. Vendors must quote on all items listed in Attachment 1 - Price Quote Table; failure to do so will result in rejection. Quotes must be valid for a minimum of 60 days.
Quotations must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).
Additional Notes
This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Questions regarding this opportunity must be submitted in writing by February 19, 2026, 2:00 PM EST. Responses will be provided in writing via an amendment. Product literature is encouraged. Attachment 2 - Provisions and Clauses outlines legal and regulatory requirements.