Journal Subscriptions
ID: 36C25725Q0167Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)ARLINGTON, TX, 76006, USA

NAICS

Periodical Publishers (513120)

PSC

NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS (7630)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d499c0ef1169467db9dc8eb4a016668b/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide journal subscription services for the North Texas Health Care System (NTHCS) for the period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. The contractor will be responsible for managing subscriptions from various publishers, including handling payments, claims for non-receipt, cancellations, and facilitating online access to the journals. This procurement is vital for ensuring healthcare providers have access to essential medical literature, which supports informed decision-making in the treatment of veterans. Interested vendors must acknowledge receipt of amendments to the solicitation and submit their proposals by December 23, 2024, at 10:00 AM CT. For further inquiries, contact Stephanie Reeves at stephanie.reeves@va.gov or Shannon Hodgson at shannon.hodgson@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Stephanie Reeves
    (254) 271-7853
    stephanie.reeves@va.gov
    Shannon Hodgson
    (907) 854-3732
    shannon.hodgson@va.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    D.1 Wage Determination 2015-5227.pdf
    S02_36C25725Q0167.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) by the Department of Veterans Affairs to procure journal subscription services for the North Texas Health Care System (NTHCS) for a one-year period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. It specifies the need for management and provision of subscriptions from various publishers, including services related to payments, claims handling, and online access facilitation. The aim is to enhance access to vital medical literature for healthcare providers serving veterans. The scope includes conducting a kick-off meeting post-award, providing multiple subscription options across different media, and allowing for title changes as necessary. Deliverables such as notifications of ceased titles, refunds for cancellations, and monthly information bulletins on publications are required. Key roles and contacts for the contract administration are detailed to ensure accountability. The document emphasizes compliance with applicable federal regulations and outlines contract clauses pertaining to payment procedures, inspection rights, and the potential for contract termination. This RFP reflects the government's commitment to ensuring the availability of medical literature for veteran care, which supports informed decision-making in treatment and research.
    S06_36C25725Q0167 0001 .pdf
    The document is an amendment to solicitation 36C25725Q0167 issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs' Central Texas Veterans Health Care System. The amendment aims to address questions posed by offerors regarding the requirements of the Request for Quote (RFQ). Key inquiries included whether vendors should quote single-site access for all titles listed and the number of full-time employees (FTE) at NTX needing journal access; it was confirmed that the FTE count is 4,700. Additionally, the document specifies that the bed count for NTX is 275. The amendment clarifies that offers must acknowledge receipt of the amendment before the specified submission deadline, which is set for December 23, 2024, at 10:00 AM CT. Overall, the amendment provides critical information necessary for vendors to accurately prepare their proposals in response to the RFQ, ensuring that they meet the submission requirements and understand the scope of the needed services.
    S06_36C25725Q0167 0002.pdf
    The file details an amendment to a federal solicitation issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for various publication subscriptions and journals. The amendment fundamentally addresses the removal of specific line items (0011, 0027, 0046, 0021, 0022, 0047, 0048, and 0054) from the proposal, necessitating a renumbering of remaining line items. It outlines significant items sought, such as various medical publications, their frequencies, publishers, and associated contract periods from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. The document adheres to regulations set forth in the Federal Acquisition Regulation, providing contractors with instructions on acknowledging the amendment. The sited North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code underscores the primary business of periodical publishing. This amendment is crucial in ensuring transparency and compliance during the procurement process, reflecting ongoing efforts to secure quality resources for veterans' healthcare needs.
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