Taylor & Francis brand Name Journal Collection Subscription
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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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Rock Island District, is soliciting quotes for online access to the Taylor & Francis Journal Collection Subscription. This procurement aims to secure a Base Year subscription from award to December 31, 2026, with four subsequent option years. The acquisition is unrestricted. Offers are due by June 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for online access to the Taylor & Francis journals, as detailed in Attachment A of the Request for Quotation (RFQ). Key deliverables include:
- Providing online access to the specified journal collection.
- Furnishing website/database support staff for IP modifications and technical issues.
- Supplying usage statistics upon request.
- Ensuring all material is full text, including images, tables, and graphs, with newest issues available without embargoes or delays.
- Providing a single website database for access.
- Delivering all material to the Rock Island District within two weeks of award.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Firm Fixed Price contract.
- Duration: One Base Year (from award to December 31, 2026) plus four (4) Option Years (2027-2030).
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- NAICS Code: 519210 (Size Standard: $21,000,000).
- Product Service Code (PSC): 7630 (Newspapers And Periodicals).
- Offer Due Date: June 19, 2026, 12:00 PM.
- Published Date: June 10, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Rock Island, IL.
Submission & Evaluation
This procurement will be based on Lowest Price that can meet the desired requirements outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW). Offerors must:
- Complete and sign specific blocks on the SF1449 form (17a, 30a, 30b, 30c, and Base/Option CLINs).
- Include the solicitation number on the envelope or email subject line.
- Be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
- Email offers to Eric Gaul (eric.j.gaul@usace.army.mil) and copy Stanley Bolton (Stanley.l.bolton@usace.army.mil).
- Late offers or those not reflecting SOW specifications will not be considered.
Additional Notes
The RFQ incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses by reference. Attachments A and B provide details on core subscriptions, leased access, and IP modification domains. For questions, contact Stanley Bolton at Stanley.l.bolton@usace.army.mil.