Solicitation for OVID digital access
ID: W911SD25QA027Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-WEST POINTWEST POINT, NY, 10996-1514, USA

NAICS

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (519290)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/75b44b5926bb4106863fc7d5b0d2a284/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army through the Mission and Installation Contracting Command at West Point, is soliciting proposals for a firm-fixed-price contract to secure digital access to OVID’s academic journals. This procurement aims to provide essential resources for the USMA Jefferson Library, focusing on critical subjects such as Health Physics, Strength & Conditioning, and Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, with OVID being the exclusive provider of these proprietary materials. The contract period is from March 3, 2025, to March 2, 2026, with a total award amount of $11,391, and is particularly aimed at supporting small businesses, including women-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned enterprises. Interested vendors should contact Shawn Valastro at shawn.m.valastro.civ@army.mil for further details and ensure compliance with the outlined regulatory requirements.

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    Shawn Valastro
    shawn.m.valastro.civ@army.mil
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    JA brand name OVID_redacted_Redacted.pdf
    The document outlines a Brand Name Justification and Approval for a firm-fixed-price contract initiated by the Mission and Installation Contracting Command at West Point, NY. The contract, supported by FY 2025 Operations and Maintenance funds and designated for small businesses, seeks to secure digital access to OVID’s academic journals. These journals, essential for the USMA Jefferson Library, encompass critical subjects in Health Physics, Strength & Conditioning, and Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, highlighting OVID's exclusive status as the sole provider of these proprietary resources. The contract period is set from March 3, 2025, to March 2, 2026, and is justified under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) due to the unique necessity of OVID's products for the military academy's educational programs. The document concludes with certifications affirming the accuracy of the justification and the determination of fair pricing in line with federal regulations. This procurement is indicative of the government's commitment to supporting tailored educational resources for military institutions.
    Solicitation - W911SD25QA027.pdf
    The document outlines a federal solicitation for the procurement of commercial products and services primarily aimed at women-owned small businesses (WOSBs), including economically disadvantaged (EDWOSBs) and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses (SDVOSBs). It provides essential administrative details such as requisition and contract numbers, effective dates, contact information, and submission deadlines. The main item being procured is a renewal for OVID digital access, covering the period from March 3, 2025, to March 2, 2026, with a total award amount of $11,391. The document includes clauses derived from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), outlining compliance requirements for contractors, including cybersecurity, electronic invoicing, and proper identification of deliverables. Key responsibilities for contractors include maintaining security for covered information systems, reporting cyber incidents, and adhering to accessibility for government audits. This solicitation emphasizes the government's commitment to supporting small businesses and outlines necessary regulatory conditions for participating vendors. By ensuring compliance with these stipulations, the solicitation seeks to improve procurement processes and enhance government accountability and operational efficiency.
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