Research Library Annual Membership
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 National Library of Medicine (NLM), under the National Institutes of Health, has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice of Intent to Sole Source for an annual membership with The Association of Research Libraries. This non-competitive action aims to secure continued membership for NLM, which has been a member of the organization since 1948.
Purpose and Scope
The purpose of this requirement is to provide NLM with its annual membership dues to The Association of Research Libraries. This organization is a non-profit membership body comprising leading research libraries in North America, influencing scholarly communication and public policies affecting research libraries. NLM's continued membership supports its role as a large research library.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Pre-Solicitation / Notice of Intent to Sole Source
- Solicitation Number: 75N98026Q00209
- Intended Awardee: The Association of Research Libraries
- NAICS Code: 813920 - Professional Organizations
- Set-Aside: Not set aside for small businesses.
- Authority: FAR 6.302-1 (Only one responsible source) and FAR subpart 12 (Commercial Items).
- Period of Performance: One year from the date of award.
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order.
Response Information
This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may submit a statement of capability to demonstrate their ability to fulfill this requirement. The Government will consider these responses to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.
Submission Requirements
Responses must include:
- Sufficient information to establish bona-fide capabilities.
- Unit price, list price, shipping/handling costs.
- Delivery period, prompt payment discount terms, F.O.B. Point.
- Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN).
- Certification of business size.
- Active registration in SAM.gov.
Deadlines and Contact
- Response Due: April 24, 2026, at 3 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
- Primary Point of Contact: John Johnson, johnsonjr@mail.nih.gov, 667-312-5580.