R605--Taylor and Francis (VA-25-00023958)
ID: 36C77625Q0114Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFPCAC (36C776)INDEPENDENCE, OH, 44131, USA

NAICS

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (519290)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: LIBRARY (R605)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6e288fc614d04252a425a9a8f3c030ab/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking proposals from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC) for a contract to provide a web-based electronic collection of Taylor and Francis journals for the 2025 calendar year. The procurement aims to enhance access to critical academic resources, offering peer-reviewed journals across various medical specialties to support the VA healthcare system. The contractor will ensure unrestricted online access to specific journal titles for VHA network sites, with immediate access to new issues and no embargo periods, facilitating the sharing of articles among authorized users. Proposals are due by May 2, 2025, and must be submitted via email to Contract Specialist Erich T. Hoffman at erich.hoffman@va.gov, with no phone calls accepted.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Erich T HoffmanContract Specialist
    (216) 447-8300
    erich.hoffman@va.gov
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    2025 SOW Taylor and Francis journal Subscriptions - Copy.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration (VHA) requires a subscription to Taylor and Francis Publishers' web-based electronic journal collection for the 2025 calendar year. This existing, commercial, off-the-shelf collection is crucial for providing reference information at the point of care/treatment within the VA healthcare system. The Library Network Office (LNO) has managed similar subscriptions for eleven years, offering peer-reviewed journals in various medical specialties. The contractor must provide VHA network sites with single online access to specific journal titles, authenticated via VA gateway and LibLynx IP addresses. Access must be unrestricted, allowing simultaneous use by an unlimited number of users, including authorized remote users with VPN. Content currency is paramount, with immediate access to new issues and no embargo periods. The journals must also allow articles to be freely emailed among VHA colleagues. The performance period is from December 31, 2024, to December 30, 2025.
    2025 SOW Taylor and Francis journal Subscriptions - Copy.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration (VHA) seeks to subscribe to an online collection of journals from Taylor and Francis Publishers, essential for medical reference and clinical decision-making across the VA healthcare system. The Library Network Office (LNO) has curated these peer-reviewed journals, which span various medical specialties and are critical for VHA clinical staff. The contractor must provide comprehensive web-based access to the selected journal titles, ensuring seamless authentication for users within the VHA network and through VPN for remote access. Access should be simultaneous and immediate, with no embargo periods, emphasizing the need for up-to-date content availability. The performance period for the subscription will be from December 31, 2024, to December 30, 2025. This initiative aims to enhance clinical care quality by making vital medical resources readily available to staff across the VHA system.
    36C77625Q0114_1.docx
    The document serves as an amendment to a previous combined solicitation issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically identified as Solicitation Number 36C77625Q0114. Its main purpose is to extend the response deadline to May 2, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST. This amendment invites resubmission from vendors who may have previously submitted proposals. As a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSBC) set-aside, the solicitation pertains to the NAICS Code 519290, which involves other libraries and archives. The information also includes the contracting office's address in Independence, Ohio, and directs all correspondence regarding submissions to the Contract Specialist, Erich Hoffman, via email, explicitly stating that phone calls will not be accepted. This extension aims to enhance the opportunity for vendors to submit comprehensive proposals in alignment with the VA's objectives.
    36C77625Q0114.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking proposals for a contract to provide a web-based electronic collection of Taylor and Francis Journals for a period of one year. This solicitation, identified as RFQ 36C77625Q0114, is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC). The required products include online access to various journals in fields such as social work, neuroscience, and rehabilitation, with a base period of performance set to begin upon award. Offerors must submit technical and pricing details complying with specific instructions outlined in the solicitation, including a technical volume demonstrating understanding of the requirements, and a price volume that must match specified line item pricing. The evaluation of proposals will focus on both technical capability and pricing, aiming to award the contract to the most advantageous offer for the Government. Responses are due by April 30, 2025, and must be sent via email to the designated contact person. The document emphasizes clear communication of terms, conditions, and compliance with federal contracting regulations, ensuring all quotes align with VA standards. This procurement represents the VA's initiative to enhance access to critical academic resources that support veterans' health and well-being.
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