R605--Medical Library Online and other Subscriptions RFQ
ID: 36C25025Q0057Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

NAICS

Libraries and Archives (519210)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: LIBRARY (R605)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e4726b1fb6fc40f68379554639fceb1b/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking bids for a five-year contract to provide online subscription services for the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center's medical library. The procurement aims to manage subscriptions for journals, databases, e-books, and point-of-care resources, ensuring seamless ordering, timely delivery, and effective management of these subscriptions to enhance resource access for veterans. The estimated total expenditure for this contract is $21 million, with the performance period set to begin on December 1, 2024. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Contract Specialist Jennifer A. Nowak at Jennifer.Nowak@va.gov, as formal inquiries will not be accepted prior to the release of the solicitation.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jennifer NowakContract Specialist
    Jennifer.Nowak@va.gov
    Files
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    36C25025Q0057_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is planning to solicit bids for online subscriptions to the VA Medical Library for the Cleveland VA Medical Center. The presolicitation notice indicates that the solicitation will cover a five-year contract term, with the period of performance set from November 4, 2024, to November 15, 2024. Specifically, the contract will be managed by the Network Contracting Office 10 in Kettering, Ohio, with Jennifer Nowak serving as the point of contact. Inquiries will not be accepted prior to the release of the formal solicitation. This notice serves to inform potential bidders and stakeholders about the upcoming contract opportunity, fitting within the standard procurement processes organized by the federal government. The detailed contract will adhere to the provisions outlined in the National American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 238220. This presolicitation is aligned with the government's transparency and outreach efforts to encourage competitive bidding for federal contracts.
    36C25025Q0057.docx
    The government document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically seeking a contractor to provide subscription services for the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center's medical library. The scope includes managing subscriptions for journals, databases, e-books, and point-of-care resources, along with related administrative services. The procurement aims to ensure seamless ordering, timely delivery, electronic access, and effective management of subscriptions, requiring the contractor to act as a fiscal agent for payments and claims. Key responsibilities include placing orders electronically within designated timelines, providing a dedicated contractor representative for support, and ensuring refunds and replacements for any missing or defective materials. The contract stipulates a firm-fixed-price purchase order, starting December 1, 2024, with an estimated total expenditure of $21 million. This RFP aligns with government objectives to enhance resource access for veterans through effective library management, showcasing a commitment to quality service and support in the healthcare field while encouraging participation from various businesses, including small and veteran-owned enterprises.
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