SOLICITATION NOTICE
76 -- Historical Veterinary Books
- Notice Date
- 12/26/2013
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 511130
— Book Publishers
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, 6707 Democracy Blvd., Suite 105, Bethesda, Maryland, 20894, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20894
- Solicitation Number
- NIHLM2014040
- Archive Date
- 1/25/2014
- Point of Contact
- Elena Leon, Phone: 3014354394, Robin V. Hope, Phone: 301-435-4379
- E-Mail Address
-
chaparre@mail.nlm.nih.gov, hoperv@mail.nih.gov
(chaparre@mail.nlm.nih.gov, hoperv@mail.nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The National Library of Medicine (NLM) intends to procure on a sole source basis with Jonathan A. Hill, Bookseller Inc, 325 West End Avenue, Suite 10B, New York City, New York, 10023-8143, a collection of rare historical veterinary books and manuscripts under authority of FAR 6-302-1. This procurement is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 511130 (Book Publishers) and the business size standard is 500 employees. The National Library of Medicine is one of four national libraries in the United States and is the world's largest and most comprehensive medical library. The congressionally mandated mission of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) is, in part, to collect, organize and disseminate global literature related to both research in and practice of medicine and its related fields; and to provide reference and research assistance to aid in the exchange of scientific and other information important to the progress of medicine and to public health. NLM also has a congressional mandate to collect original literature and artifacts deemed of historic significance to scholars of medical history, many of which are one-of-a-kind. NLM intends to add the following books and manuscripts to its collection: Bridges, Jeremiah. No foot, no horse: an essay on the anatomy of the food of that noble and useful animal a horse... London: Printed for J. Brindley, 1752; [2nd Edition]. Scarse Item Drink water, Samuel. Every man his own farrier: wherein are set down, in a clear and intelligible manner, the accidents and disease to which horses are liable, and the method of cure. Hereford: Printed by W.H. Parker, 1796; [1st Edition, 1st issue] Feron, John. A new system of farriery; including a systematic arrangement of the external structure of the horse. London: Printed by Betham & Warde, Furnival's-Inn Court, Holborn, 1803; [1st Edition]. Gibson, William. Mr Gibson's short practical method of cure for horses. London: Printed for A. Millar in the Strand, 1755; [Sole Edition]. Maples, John. The new complete horse doctor...London. Printed for Alex Hogg, [ca. 1790]; [2nd Edition]. Merrick, William. The classical farrier. Exhibiting the whole anatomy of that noble animal the horse... London: Printed by J. Aspin, 1788; [1st Edition]. Newcastle, William Cavendish, Duke of. A general system of horsemanship in all it's branches... London: Printed for J. Brindley, 1743;[1st English Edition of this title]. Excellent copy; 2 vols. This huge book is one of the most beautiful and classic books on horsemanship published in the 18th century, but more importantly the second volume is entirely veterinary, being the only complete English translation of the classic work on equine anatomy by the French author Jean de Saunier. Sainbel, Charles Vial de (also= St. Bel). The sportsman, farrier and shoeing-smiths, new guide being the substance of the works of the late Charles Vial de St. Bell. Professor of Medicine at the Veterinary College, or hospital for the diseases of horses..., London: Printed for the proprietors [1976]; [Sole Edition]. Taplin, William. The gentleman's stable directory; or, modern system of farriery...[London]:Printed for G. Kearsley, at Johnson's Head, No. 46 in Fleet-Street, 1788; [1st Edition] Townshend, James. The royal farrier; or the art of farrier display'd.../ London: Printed for Isaac Fell, at No. 14, in Pater-Noster-Row, [c.1770]; [Sole Edition]. White, James. A compendious dictionary of the veterinary art: containing a concise explanation of the various terms used in veterinary medicine and surgery... London: Printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1817; [1st Edition]. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However all responses received no later than the closing date of this announcement will be considered by the government. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within discretion of the government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Vendors shall identify in writing their interest and capability by responding to this notice, no later than January 10, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. EST. NLM synopsis number NIHLM2014040 shall be noted on all correspondence relating to this announcement. Inquiries regarding this procurement may be made to the National Library of Medicine, Office of Acquisitions, 6707 Democracy Boulevard, Suite 105, MSC 5488, Bethesda, Maryland 20892. Attention: Elena Leon, Contract Specialist, at chaparre@mail.nlm.nih.gov or at 301-496-6546. This notice does not commit the Government to award a contract. NO collect calls will be accepted. NO facsimiles transmissions will be accepted. ALL RESPONSIBLE SOURCES MAY SUBMIT A CAPABILITY STATEMENT, PROPOSAL, OR QUOTATION, WHICH IF TIMELY RECEIVED, SHALL BE CONSIDERED BY THE AGENCY.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: National Library of Medicine, 6707 Democracy Boulevard, Suite 105, MSC 5488, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
- Zip Code: 20892
- Zip Code: 20892
- Record
- SN03258496-W 20131228/131226234705-b4a8feeab35157a35f0ae45679f605fd (fbodaily.com)
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