Bid guide
How to bid on American Society for Microbiology Journals for USDA
What the USDA is buying and why it matters
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking electronic access to 15 specific American Society for Microbiology journals. This is for all USDA users and requires unembargoed, perpetual access to all listed journals.
The contract will have a 12-month base period, plus four additional 12-month option periods. This opportunity is for vendors who can provide comprehensive, ongoing access to these specialized scientific publications.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The solicitation was published on September 10, 2026. All responses must be submitted by email no later than September 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT.
At the deadline, the agency will stop accepting submissions. The government does not guarantee an award from this notice and will not pay for the preparation of responses. Respondents will not be notified of review results.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for firms that can provide electronic journal subscriptions, specifically those with access to the American Society for Microbiology's full catalog of 15 journals. The relevant North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) Code is 513120, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.
This is an unrestricted acquisition, meaning it is open to all responsible sources, regardless of business size, as long as they can meet the requirement for unembargoed perpetual access to all specified journals.
How to respond to this solicitation
To respond, you must submit a capability statement via email. The capability statement should be no more than three pages and must include your organization's name, SAM.gov UEI, business size status for NAICS 519290, and a point of contact (name, email, phone).
Crucially, you must also provide documentation of your ability to offer unembargoed perpetual access for all 15 required journals and confirm your active SAM.gov registration. Email your response to Shelley Steen at [email protected], copying [email protected]. The email subject line must read: “1232SA26Q0688 CSS Response – Unembargoed perpetual access for all journals”.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Ensure your capability statement directly addresses the core requirement: unembargoed and perpetual access to all 15 specified journals. Provide clear, concise documentation to support this claim.
Double-check all submission instructions, especially the email subject line and the deadline. Any deviation could lead to your response not being considered. Verify your SAM.gov registration is current and active before submitting.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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