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The United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National Agricultural Library (NAL) intends to issue an award to the Association Research Libraries (ARL) on a sole so... The United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National Agricultural Library (NAL) intends to issue an award to the Association Research Libraries (ARL) on a sole source basis. Award will be made pursuant to FAR 6.302-1 and 41 USC 253(c)(1), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services with satisfy agency needs. The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) is a non-profit organization of 125 research libraries at comprehensive, research institutions in the US and Canada that share similar research missions, aspirations, and achievements. The association conducts a program of identification and member education on a wide range of topics related to information policy and the activities of research libraries. ARL gathers statistics on the activities of its members and develops bench marking and quantitative research tools on library operations. The Association publishes regular reports on trending topics in information policy as well as annual statistical reports. Access to these reports and data is available only to members and delivered via the ARL website. The annual membership fee covers the cost of all publications, reports, training services, and membership meetings. The National Agricultural Library is mandated (7 U.S.C. 3101) to serve as the primary agricultural information resource of the United States. As a consequence of these activities, NAL is recognized as a major research library in the United States. This research library is applicable to about 125 of the over 120,000 libraries in the United States. In support of its operations, NAL monitors issues that affect research libraries, changes in information policy, and effective training for research librarians. ARL is the forum in the United States that research libraries such as NAL utilize to accomplish those activities. Access to the activities and information produced by the Association of Research Libraries is restricted to its members. The membership benefits include access to current and past reports, participation in training opportunities for research librarians, briefings, and programs on important advancements and issues in information policy and research library operations, and networking activities. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not to be constructed as a commitment by the Government. Potential sources who believe they can provide the services listed above are invited to submit substantiating documentation in writing to the identified point of contact. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. A determination by the Government to compete this proposed contact based on responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government. The Point of Contact for this action is Angela Wingert and any response must be emailed to angela.wingert@usda.gov.

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This Sources Sought Notice is being issued for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the USDA, ARS. ARS is conducting a Market Sur... This Sources Sought Notice is being issued for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the USDA, ARS. ARS is conducting a Market Survey to identify the availability and interest of firms as potential sources for online library research services for the National Agricultural Library, located in Beltsville, Maryland The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 511120 (Periodical Publishers) with a Size Standard of 1000 employees. Background: The National Agricultural Library is mandated (7 U.S.C. 3101) to serve as the primary agricultural information resource of the United States. As a consequence of these activities, NAL is recognized as a major research library in the United States. This research library is applicable to about 125 of the over 120,000 libraries in the United States. In support of its operations, NAL monitors issues that affect research libraries, changes in information policy, and effective training for research librarians. Project Scope: The Contracting Activity intends to procure an annual membership fee that covers the cost of all publications, reports, training services, and membership meetings. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. Interested firms are invited to respond to this announcement by providing the following information: 1. Firm’s name, address, point of contact, phone number, and e-mail address. 2. Firm’s level of interest in competing on the solicitation when it is issued. 3. Firm’s Business Size. NO SOLICITATION EXISTS. THIS REQUEST IS INTENDED ONLY TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL SOURCES. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this sources sought announcement. The deadline to respond to this notice is (TBD BASED ON WHEN THE NOTICE IS APPROVED FOR POSTING). Requested information shall be limited to no more than 2 pages. Interested firms are instructed to submit written responses by e-mail to angela.wingert@usda.gov. NO HARD COPY OR FACSIMILE SUBMISSION WILL BE ACCEPTED. Cover letters and extraneous materials (brochures, etc.) will not be considered. No reimbursement will be made for any cost associated with providing information in response to this announcement or any follow-up information provided. All interested sources must respond to future solicitation announcements separately from responses to this market survey.