U099--Journal Subscriptions Services at James J Peters VA Medical Center.
ID: 36C24225Q0109Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

NAICS

Periodical Publishers (513120)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- OTHER (U099)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/37ac8a7b285c4c358675ff857ebc2b1a/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contracting Office 2, is preparing to issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Journal Subscriptions Services at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center. This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, emphasizing the VA's commitment to supporting small businesses in federal contracting. The services sought are crucial for providing access to periodicals that support the medical center's operations and research needs. The RFQ, identified by number 36C24225Q0109, is expected to be released in the third week of November 2024, with a response deadline set for December 3, 2024, at 12:00 PM EST. Interested parties can direct inquiries to Contracting Officer Andres Cepeda at andres.cepeda@va.gov or by phone at (908) 647-1080 ext 4457.

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    Contracting OfficerAndres Cepeda
    (908) 647-1080 ext 4457
    andres.cepeda@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically Network Contracting Office 2 at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center, is preparing to issue a commercial Request for Quote (RFQ) for Journal Subscriptions Services. This solicitation, identified by number 36C24225Q0109, is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The RFQ is expected to be released in the third week of November 2024, with a response deadline set for December 3, 2024, at 12:00 PM EST. The relevant NAICS code is 513120, categorizing it under Periodical Publishers, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The full specifications and additional contract details will be included in the RFQ when it is published. The primary contact for this opportunity is Andres Cepeda, the Contracting Officer, whose email and phone number are provided for inquiries. This initiative underscores the VA’s commitment to procuring necessary services while supporting small business participation in federal contracting opportunities.
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