D--SUPPLY: WV-FWS NATL CONSERV TRNG-WILEY CORE SCIENCE JOURNALS
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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
This SAM.gov notice, categorized as an Award Notice, details a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), National Conservation Training Center (NCTC). The RFQ sought an annual subscription for Wiley Core Science Journals to maintain access to proprietary scientific content. This was NOT a small business set-aside. Quotes were due by February 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
The FWS NCTC Library required an annual subscription to scientific journals from John Wiley & Sons, Inc. The content focuses on ecology, plant sciences, zoology, entomology, biodiversity conservation, and other natural and environmental sciences. Key requirements included:
- Provision of journals via a web-based interface.
- Integration with OCLC's Collection Manager to support the USFWS Library's catalog (WorldShare Management Services).
- Error-free integration of library subscriptions into the FWS catalog.
- Uninterrupted online access to the subscribed content.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price contract.
- Period of Performance: A base year plus four (4) option years, totaling approximately 60 months. The initial period was specified as February 13, 2026, to February 12, 2031.
- Set-Aside: This opportunity was NOT a small business set-aside.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Deadline: February 3, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.
- Quote Submission Deadline: February 9, 2026, 5:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Via email to melissa_niemi@fws.gov.
- Quote Validity: Quotes were required to be valid for at least 60 calendar days from the receipt date.
- Basis of Award: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporated numerous FAR clauses by reference. Bidders were instructed to complete any attached representations and certifications. The specific content and detailed requirements were outlined in an attached Statement of Work (SOW). The primary contact for questions and submissions was Melissa Niemi (melissa_niemi@fws.gov).