7630--Online Journal Access Subscription Service Milwaukee VAMC
ID: 36C25225Q0089Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)MILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, USA

NAICS

Periodical Publishers (513120)

PSC

NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS (7630)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/72190b6fd6064e888c6387c08844fa26/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide an Online Journal Access Subscription Service for the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The procurement aims to secure comprehensive subscription management services, including order management, fiscal agency functions with publishers, claims handling for non-receipts, and administrative support for a base year plus three additional years. This service is crucial for ensuring timely access to serial publications and related resources, which are essential for healthcare professionals at the facility. Interested vendors must respond to the Sources Sought Notice by November 22, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Contracting Officer Erica Grimslid at Erica.Grimslid@va.gov or by phone at 414-844-4829.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Erica GrimslidContracting Officer
    (414) 844-4829
    Erica.Grimslid@va.gov
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    The Sources Sought Notice is a market research tool issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for an Online Journal Access Subscription Service at the Milwaukee VAMC. This notice, designated as solicitation number 36C25225Q0089, seeks to identify qualified vendors capable of providing and managing online subscriptions to serial publications and related services for the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center Library over a base year plus three additional years. The key tasks include order management, fiscal agency functions with publishers, claims handling for non-receipts, and support services. Approximately 90% of subscriptions are expected to be renewals, and the contractor must fulfill requirements ensuring timely subscription delivery and administrative support. The solicitation is not a commitment for future business, but it is intended to gauge market capabilities within the North American Industry Classification Code 513120, which encompasses newspapers and periodicals. Interested vendors must understand and respond by the deadline of November 22, 2024, but participation does not assure contract award. The VA emphasizes the need for comprehensive subscription management services tailored to their operations, focusing on accountability, efficiency, and quality in information access for healthcare professionals.
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