The General Services Administration (GSA) is issuing solicitation number 2FYA-JD-060001-B for Multiple Award Schedule 76 Publication Media, effective August 9, 2006. Solicitation number 2FYA-JD-060001-B replaces solicitation number 2FYG-JB-990002-B in its entirety. Resultant contracts will be indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts under the GSA Multiple Award Schedule program. Current contract holders under Schedule 76 for Publication Media do not need to re-apply. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which shall be considered by this agency. Contracts under this solicitation will have a contract period beginning on the date of award, and lasting for five years unless canceled or terminated. Three five-year option periods are possible under this contractual action.

The purpose of this solicitation is to provide a vehicle for all Government agencies to obtain quality online and publication media resources when required from qualified and experienced contractor(s) under a Multiple Award Federal Supply Schedule in an efficient, streamlined, and cost effective manner in accordance with applicable statutes and regulations. Special Item Numbers (SINs) covered under Schedule 76 are: books/pamphlets, periodicals/subscription services, on-line bookselling services and associated items, and lending library services. Offers may be submitted at anytime; this solicitation is continuously open with no closing date. Applicable NAICS codes are 511130, 511120, 454111, 519120. The previous edition of this solicitation, 2FYG-JB-990002-B Refresh #2, will not be accepted after 08/31/2006.