SCHOLARLY COMMUNICATION SUPPORT

AI Summary

The USDA is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Scholarly Communication Support Services under existing BPA holders. The services include managing the NAL Trusted Journal List, providing research integrity training, and supporting open access to USDA-funded research. The award will be based on best value to the Government.

Contract details

Solicitation No.: 1164381
Notice Type: Presolicitation
Posted Date: February 5, 2026
Response Deadline: February 20, 2026
NAICS Code: 519210 AI guide
PSC / Class Code: R605
Issuing Office: USDA ARS AFM APD
Sub-Agency: AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
Agency: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Primary Contact: Elizabeth Calhoun
City: BELTSVILLE
State: MD
ZIP Code: 20705
AI Product/Service: service

Description

Pre-solicitation for Commercial Services – Prepared in Accordance with FAR Part 12

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) intends to issue a BPA Call for Scholarly Communication Support Services. The intended sources are existing BPA holders under which multiple BPAs were awarded: 1232SA23A0006, 1232SA23A0007, and 1232SA23A0008.

A Request for Quote (RFQ) will be issued to these BPA holders. Award will be made to the vendor that provides the best value to the Government for these services.

Description of Services

USDA requires a Scholarly Communication Librarian to provide expert advice and operational support in the following areas:

Scholarly publishing
Research integrity
Copyright and licensing
Open access and public access to USDA-funded research

These services will advance USDA’s scientific integrity and gold-standard science requirements.

Scope of Work

The Contractor shall:

Manage the NAL Trusted Journal List (TJL) program.
Manage the selection process for journals to be included in AGRICOLA.
Develop and deliver research integrity training for stakeholders.
Report on the quality and impact of USDA research outputs.
Document criteria, procedures, workflows, and decisions for the above program areas.

Key dates

February 5, 2026Posted Date
February 20, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

AI search tags

scholarly communication library services research integrity copyright services open access

Frequently asked questions

SCHOLARLY COMMUNICATION SUPPORT is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.