Library Series and Periodical Services for the Minneapolis VAMC
ID: 36C26325Q0360Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Libraries and Archives (51921)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: LIBRARY (R605)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/553e364bde67444dad446fad8bbc8166/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking contractors to provide Library Series and Periodical Services for the Minneapolis VA Healthcare System. The procurement aims to manage subscriptions for databases, e-books, e-journals, and other online services, ensuring timely payments to publishers, handling claims for non-receipt, and providing comprehensive administrative support. This initiative is crucial for enhancing veterans' access to valuable information resources, aligning with the VA's mission to care for veterans. The contract has an award amount of $21 million, with a performance period from February 7, 2025, to February 6, 2026. Interested parties can contact Theresa Thunder at theresa.thunder@va.gov or by phone at 701-239-3700 for further details.

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    Theresa Thunder
    (701) 239-3700
    theresa.thunder@va.gov
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    This request for proposals (RFP) from the Department of Veterans Affairs seeks contractors to provide Library Series and Periodical Services for the Minneapolis VA Healthcare System. The contract entails managing various subscription services for databases, e-books, e-journals, and other related online services. The successful contractor will act as a fiscal agent, ensuring timely payments, handling claims for missing or defective issues, and providing various administrative support services for subscription management. The scope includes ordering and renewing subscriptions, processing refunds, and maintaining communication regarding current subscription status. The contractors must ensure complete delivery of ordered subscriptions and submit monthly updates on any publication changes. With an award amount of $21 million and a contract period spanning from February 7, 2025, to February 6, 2026, the initiative emphasizes supporting the VA’s mission to care for veterans by offering comprehensive and efficient library services. The document is structured into sections detailing contractual obligations, service requirements, performance expectations, and reporting responsibilities, alongside a list of desired deliverables. Overall, the proposal reflects a commitment to advancing veterans' access to valuable information resources through specialized library services.
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