R605--Sources Sought for Library Serials & Periodicals for the Minneapolis VA Medical Center Library
ID: 36C26325Q0317Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

Periodical Publishers (513120)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: LIBRARY (R605)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d623b42733db415c911c988eeff8e62d/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking vendors to provide Library Serials and Periodicals services for the Minneapolis VA Medical Center Library. This opportunity, identified as a Sources Sought Notice (36C26325Q0317), aims to assess vendor capabilities for managing subscriptions to various print and electronic publications, including e-journals, databases, and e-books, which are essential for supporting Veterans' healthcare needs. The selected contractors will be responsible for tasks such as ordering, fiscal agent duties with publishers, ensuring timely delivery, and providing comprehensive reporting on subscriptions, with a focus on enhancing library services for Veterans. Interested vendors must submit their responses, including socio-economic status and subcontracting plans, via email to Contract Specialist Theresa Thunder at theresa.thunder@va.gov by January 6, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Theresa (Tess) ThunderContract Specialist
    (701) 239-3700
    theresa.thunder@va.gov
    Files
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    36C26325Q0317.docx
    The Minneapolis VA Medical Center is seeking vendors to provide Library Serials and Periodicals services, as outlined in a Sources Sought Notice. This solicitation, identified with number 36C26325Q0317, is part of a market research effort to assess vendor capabilities rather than to allocate a contract. The contractors will manage subscriptions for various print and electronic publications, including e-journals, databases, and e-books, crucial for supporting Veterans' healthcare needs. Responsibilities include ordering, fiscal agent duties with publishers, ensuring timely delivery, and providing comprehensive reporting on subscriptions. Vendors are asked to provide information regarding their socio-economic status, existing government contracts, and subcontracting plans. The contract is set for a one-year base period with potential extensions. Key tasks cited include claims handling for missing issues, cataloging, disseminating publication information, and providing subscriber support. Additionally, contractors are expected to maintain substantial financial resources for prepayments. The document emphasizes the VA's commitment to efficient library services to enhance the healthcare experience for Veterans. Vendors must submit their responses by January 6, 2025, via email to the designated Contract Specialist.
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