R605--Clinical Mental Health Psychiatryonline
ID: 36C77625Q0181Type: Special Notice
AwardedAug 28, 2025
$3M$2,995,704
AwardeeAMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION Washington DC 20024 USA
Award #:36C77625P0045
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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/20708a87406d4fe6bee1cb804d016cbf/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to procure a Clinical Mental Health PsychiatryOnline Subscription through a sole-source contract with the American Psychiatric Association. This subscription will provide essential resources, including electronic textbooks, full-text journals, and the current DSM-5-TR, to enhance mental healthcare delivery across the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) network. The procurement is justified under FAR regulations for sole-source solicitation due to the specific requirements of the product, which aims to centralize access and improve clinical decision-making for VHA health professionals. Interested parties must submit their capability statements by May 5, 2025, to Contract Specialist Andrew Allen at Andrew.Allen6@va.gov, as no solicitation document will be available.

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    Andrew AllenContract Specialist
    (216) 447-8300
    Andrew.Allen6@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks to procure a Clinical Mental Health PsychiatryOnline Subscription through a sole-source contract with the American Psychiatric Association. This web-based subscription will provide electronic textbooks, full-text journals, and essential resources, including the current DSM-5-TR, across the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) network for improved mental healthcare delivery. The procurement decision is justified under FAR regulations allowing sole-source solicitation due to the product's specific requirements. The contract will encompass a 12-month base period with four optional extensions. It aims to centralize access, reduce procurement complexities, and ensure that VHA health professionals have comprehensive information readily available through various platforms, including the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS). Key stipulations include adherence to Section 508 accessibility standards and the necessity of intuitive navigation, up-to-date content, and comprehensive tech support for users. The deadline for responses to this notice is set for May 5, 2025, emphasizing the urgency in securing these resources for enhanced clinical decision-making within the VHA system.
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