What types of agencies buy periodical publishing services?

Federal agencies across all departments procure periodical publishing services, including the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, General Services Administration, and civilian agencies. State and local governments also issue periodical publishing contracts through their own procurement portals.

How do I find periodical publishing contracts with SamSearch?

Use SamSearch to browse pre-classified opportunities in one place, with AI-powered filtering by agency, set-aside, and deadline.

Are there set-aside contracts for small businesses in periodical publishing?

Yes. Many periodical publishing contracts are set aside for small businesses, including 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, and HUBZone firms. Use SamSearch's set-aside filters to find contracts your business qualifies for.

How competitive are periodical publishing government contracts?

Competition varies by contract size and type. Large IDIQ vehicles in periodical publishing can attract dozens of bidders, while small open-market solicitations may have only a few. Monitoring active solicitations and building agency relationships early improves win rates.

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periodical publishing Government Contracts

30 government contract opportunities classified as periodical publishing. Updated daily.

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7 federal contract opportunities classified as periodical publishing.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

ANNUAL REVIEWS

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The USDA Agricultural Research Service is seeking quotations for subscription and perpetual access to Annual Reviews for the National Agricultural Library. This opportunity is unrestricted and not set-aside for small businesses. Quotations must be submitted by the specified response date.

Posted Aug 5, 2026Due Aug 21, 2026Combined Synopsis/SolicitationNAICS 513120Sol: 1232SA26Q1085

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

BIOONE COMPLETE

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The USDA Agricultural Research Service is seeking quotations for a subscription and perpetual access to BioOne Complete for the National Agricultural Library. This opportunity is set aside for small businesses, and the solicitation number is 1232SA26Q1134. Quotations must be submitted by the specified response date.

Posted Jul 29, 2026Due Aug 14, 2026Combined Synopsis/SolicitationNAICS 513120Sol: 1232SA26Q1134

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

JOURNAL OF VISUALIZED EXPERIMENTS (JOVE) SUBSCRIPTION

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The USDA Agricultural Research Service is seeking quotations for a subscription to the Journal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE). This opportunity is set aside for small businesses and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). Interested vendors should submit their quotations by the specified response date.

Posted Jul 24, 2026Due Aug 14, 2026Combined Synopsis/SolicitationNAICS 513120Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Sol: 1232SA26Q1117

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE

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The U.S. Department of Energy intends to award a sole source contract to the Optical Society of America for an online journal subscription for the 2026 calendar year. This service is restricted to the Office of Science and is not publicly accessible. Interested vendors may submit responses by January 6, 2026.

Posted Dec 31, 2025Due Jan 6, 2026Special NoticeNAICS 513120Sol: OSTI-2026-8

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

Online Journal Subscriptions

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The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences requires annual online journal subscriptions for its Learning Resource Center. This opportunity is set aside for small businesses and follows Simplified Acquisition procedures. Proposals must ensure electronic access for all registered users, with a performance p…

Posted Dec 19, 2025Due Dec 24, 2025Combined Synopsis/SolicitationNAICS 513120Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Sol: HU000126QE002

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

THIS IS A NOTICE OF THE GOVERNMENT'S INTENT TO ISSUE A SOLE SOURCE AWARD TO THE SLATE GROUP, LLC

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The Department of Defense intends to award a sole source contract to The Slate Group, LLC for Foreign Policy subscription services. This contract will provide online access to Foreign Policy articles and research for the Pentagon library, with an estimated value of $100,000 to $115,000. The procurement will utilize sim…

Posted Aug 5, 2025Due Aug 11, 2025Special NoticeNAICS 513120Sol: JH070820251700

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

SOLICITATION FOR ALL-IN-ONE SUBSCRIPTION

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The Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency is soliciting proposals for an all-in-one subscription service, with an estimated value of $1,944,324.55, for a 24-month period. This competitive small business set-aside requires a single contractor to manage online subscriptions and publications. Offerors must subm…

Posted May 20, 2025Due May 22, 2025Combined Synopsis/SolicitationNAICS 513120Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Sol: SP800025Q0005

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