This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This synopsis is to notify contractors that the government intends to issue a Purchase Order in accordance with FAR Part 13.5 for the following, under simplified acquisition procedures. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is FDA-SOL-14-1127669. Provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-71 are incorporated into this request. It is the contractor's responsibility to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The provisions and clauses may be accessed in full text at www.acquisition.gov/far. The NAICS code is 511120, Periodical Publishers. This procurement is a total small business set-aside. All qualified vendors are encouraged to respond. The purpose of this procurement is to establish a contract for an online subscription to UpToDate Medical Database (Brand Name or Equal) for one, 12-month base period. The online subscription shall support 95 medical officers of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER). The FDA requests quotes responses from qualified sources capable of providing the end-users with a vast variety of medical information that is readily available for the medical officers to use for data analysis.

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