WV-FWS NATL CONSERV TRNG-WILEY & SONS EJOURNALS
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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. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), specifically the National Conservation Training Center (NCTC) in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, is seeking proposals for the renewal of an annual subscription to proprietary scientific journal content from John Wiley & Sons, Inc. This Solicitation aims to maintain access to a curated collection of scientific journals for the NCTC Library. Quotations are due by February 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for an annual subscription to scientific journals, primarily focusing on ecology, plant sciences, zoology, entomology, biodiversity conservation, and other natural and environmental sciences. Key deliverables include:
- Providing access to proprietary scientific journal content from John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
- Ensuring journals are accessible via a web-based interface.
- Integrating with OCLC's Collection Manager to support the USFWS Library's catalog powered by WorldShare Management Services.
- Guaranteeing error-free integration of library subscriptions into the FWS catalog.
- Maintaining uninterrupted online access to the subscribed content.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Contract (Request for Quotation - RFQ)
- Duration: A base year plus four (4) option years, totaling approximately 60 months. The initial period of performance is stated as February 13, 2026, to February 12, 2031.
- Set-Aside: This is NOT a small business set-aside.
- Questions Due: February 3, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Quote Submission Due: February 9, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
- Published: January 26, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Quotations must be submitted via email to melissa_niemi@fws.gov. Quotes must remain valid for at least 60 calendar days from the receipt date. The award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Offerors are required to complete any attached representations and/or certifications.
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR clauses by reference. Bidders unable to quote are requested to indicate so. The specific content and detailed requirements are outlined in an attached Statement of Work (SOW).