DA10--36C24126Q0309 Embase Database VISN1 Library FY26 Intent to Sole Source to LB Software Publisher Elsevier Inc Embase.com Copyrights/Licenses Proprietary to Elsevier Inc.
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically Network Contract Office 01 (36C241), has issued an Intent to Sole Source for a B+3 year subscription to the Elsevier Embase Online Biomedical and Pharmacological Journal. This Firm Fixed Price contract is intended for Software Publisher Elsevier Inc. to support the VISN1 Knowledge Information Library System. This is not a request for competitive proposals, but interested parties may identify their capabilities by March 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM EDT.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for an Elsevier Embase Biomedical/Pharmacological Online Journal Subscription, providing access to a comprehensive bibliographic database. Key features include:
- Support for systematic reviews, drug safety monitoring, and evidence-based research.
- Ease of access, usability, and frequent updates with expedited indexing and mapping.
- Comprehensive, evidence-based content with in-depth drug-related research indexing.
- System must support IP address validation for authentication.
- Must be 508 compliant or have a plan for compliance within 12 months.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: Base year plus three (B+3) option years, estimated from March 30, 2026, to March 29, 2030.
- Set-Aside: This is an Intent to Sole Source to Elsevier Inc. Market research indicated no small business or SDVOSB third-party resellers for this specific subscription.
- NAICS Code: 513210 (Software Publishers), with a $47M size standard.
- Authority: FAR 12.102(a) due to one reasonably available source.
Submission & Evaluation
This is a sole source notice; therefore, no solicitation package is available, and competitive proposals are not being requested. However, any interested party who believes they can meet the requirement may submit a statement of interest and authorization to respond.
Deadlines & Contacts
- Response Due: March 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM EDT
- Published Date: March 25, 2026
- Primary Contact: Sherrye Harris, Contract Specialist (sherrye.harris@va.gov, 802-295-9363)
- Questions Contact: Deidra Thomas (deidra.thomas@va.gov)