The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), National Acquisitions Section, issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) 15BNAS25Q00000039 for a Web Based Medical Review Database Subscription Service. This 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 519290 seeks a Firm Fixed Price contract with one base year and four option years. Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer, considering product specifications, technical acceptability, lowest overall price, and past performance. Offerors must submit a completed pricing table, past performance references, a statement of compliance with technical requirements, and a signed SF1449 via email by the deadline on SF-1449 Block 8. All communications, including technical questions, must be in writing to the Contracting Officer, Heather Buck (hbuck@bop.gov), as telephone or in-person inquiries will not be answered. Funds are not currently available, and the BOP reserves the right to cancel the solicitation at any time without reimbursement for incurred costs.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) issued Solicitation 15BNAS25Q00000039, a Request for Quote (RFQ) for an enterprise-wide subscription to an evidence-based, web-based clinical reference application. This unrestricted, small business set-aside acquisition, under NAICS code 519290 (1000 employee size standard), seeks proposals due by August 12, 2025, at 11:00 AM ET. The contract includes a base year and five option years (four one-year options and one six-month extension), requiring a firm-fixed price. Key clauses emphasize strict adherence to privacy, personnel security, and IT system security, particularly concerning Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and DOJ Information. Contractors must comply with background investigation requirements, non-disclosure agreements, data breach reporting within one hour of discovery, and victim remediation. The solicitation also details compliance with various FAR and DOJ-specific clauses regarding information security, records management, and access restrictions for non-U.S. citizens to DOJ IT systems and facilities.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is seeking a web-based medical reference subscription service to provide comprehensive, evidence-based clinical information to its healthcare staff across all 122 institutions. This Firm Fixed Price contract requires a system with over 25 medical specialties, continuous updates, integrated medical calculators, a drug interaction database, and accredited continuing education (CME/CE/CPD) without additional testing. The service must be accessible 24/7 on various devices and provide annual usage reports. The contractor must ensure compliance with NIST 800-53 Rev. 5, Privacy Act of 1974, HIPAA, and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, promptly reporting any security incidents. The contract has a base period beginning upon award and may extend up to 66 months in total with option years, covering all BOP institutions in the US, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii. Deliverables include access credentials, annual usage reports, and monthly invoices. This is a non-personal services contract, with all generated materials becoming U.S. Government property, and strict confidentiality of data is required.

The U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, is soliciting proposals for a Web-Based Medical Review Database Subscription Service. The technical requirements for this service are evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis, emphasizing the need for a clinical knowledge resource based on scientific studies, synthesized content for quick decision-making, accessibility across devices, a database of topics in 25 or more specialties, continuous updates, graded recommendations, medical calculators, an infographics search feature, and access to an integrated drug references/database. Additionally, the service must be accredited for continuing medical education and provide CME/CE/CPD credits. The contractor is required to provide annual usage reports. Proposals will be evaluated based on compliance with product specifications, technical acceptability, lowest overall cost, and past performance relating to responsibility. The award will be made to the lowest evaluated price among proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors, following a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons issued Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 15BNAS25Q00000039, extending the offer due date to August 19, 2025, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. This solicitation is for an enterprise-wide subscription to a web-based clinical reference application, with options for multiple years. The document details extensive contract clauses and provisions, including strict requirements for contractor privacy, personnel security, and IT system security. Key aspects cover safeguarding Personally Identifiable Information (PII), mandatory privacy and records management training, reporting data breaches within one hour, and comprehensive background investigations for all contractor employees. Compliance with federal regulations like FISMA, NIST, and DOJ-specific security policies is paramount. Contractors must also adhere to strict rules regarding data ownership, non-disclosure, and restrictions on using real PII for testing or training.