DA10--Micromedex Pharmacy Knowledge Database

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for the Micromedex Pharmacy Knowledge Database. The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Connecticut, is seeking proposals for this service.

While specific deliverables are not detailed in this excerpt, the core requirement is the provision of the Micromedex Pharmacy Knowledge Database.

• Solicitation Number: 36C24126Q0204
• Product Service Code: DA10
• NAICS Code: 513210
• Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Connecticut, 950 Campbell Avenue, West Haven CT 06516

Submission and evaluation details are not provided in this excerpt.

This excerpt does not specify any set-aside or eligibility requirements.

• Point of Contact: Chadwin Walker, Contracting Specialist, chadwin.walker@va.gov
• Award Information (for reference, not part of the solicitation itself):
  • Award Number: 36C24126P0236
  • Award Amount: $258,930.00
  • Award Date: 02-24-2026
  • Awardee: J.E. FEDERAL ENTERPRISES, LLC.
  • Awardee UEI: H2LJN48V3KD4
  • Awardee Address: 1455 REYNOLDS DR, AUBURN, AL 36830

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for a Base-Plus-Two (B+2) Year subscription to the Merative Micromedex Redbook Pharmaceutical/Pricing Online Journal for VISN 1. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) VISN 1 has standardized to this specific Merative brand for its Knowledge Information Library to ensure continuity of care and operational efficiency. The procurement is being conducted via Fair and Open Competition Other (FAOCO) amongst authorized Merative distributors.

• A Base-Plus-Two (B+2) Year annual online subscription to the Merative Micromedex Redbook Custom Bundle, which includes the Micromedex Clinical Evidence Plus Package and the REDBOOK add-on feature.

• The subscription provides access to drug interaction information, drug identification, IV compatibility, and drug pricing.

• The product must be 508 compliant or have a plan for compliance within 12 months.

• Access is to be granted via IP address validation on an enterprise basis.

• The vendor must provide technical support and usage statistics.

• Period of Performance:

  • Base Year (9 Months): 03/01/26 - 12/31/26
  • Option Year 1 (1 Year): 01/01/27 - 12/31/27
  • Option Year 2 (1 Year): 01/01/28 - 12/31/28

• Contract Type: Not specified, but implies a single award.

• Response Date/Time: February 19, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Time.

• Submission Method: All quotes must be emailed to chadwin.walker@va.gov.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, based on price alone. The lowest total price for all three line items will be the sole determining factor.

• Offer Acceptance Period: Offers must be held firm for 60 calendar days.

• This procurement is conducted via Fair and Open Competition Other (FAOCO) among authorized Merative US LP distributors.

• The two authorized distributors are J.E. Federal Enterprises, LLC and Cox Subscriptions Inc.

• Offerors must be actively registered in SAM.

• Offerors must provide proof of authorization from Merative US LP.

• NAICS Code: 513210 (Publishing Industries (except Internet)), Size Standard: $47 million.

• FSC/PSC Code: DA10.

• This is Amendment 2 to the original solicitation.

• No substitutions will be considered due to standardization.

• No debriefings will be provided as this is a price-alone competition.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for a Base-Plus-Two (B+2) Year Micromedex Redbook Pharmaceutical/Pricing Online Journal Subscription for the VISN 1 Knowledge Information Library. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) VISN 1 has standardized to this specific Merative brand Micromedex Redbook subscription for drug and pharmaceutical information, including drug interactions, drug identification, IV compatibility, and drug pricing. This subscription has been used by VISN 1 for over eight years and is considered to provide the best value due to its quality, ease of access, and speed in accessing critical drug information.

• A Base-Plus-Two (B+2) year subscription to the Merative Micromedex Redbook Online Journal.

• The subscription includes Micromedex Clinical Evidence Plus Package with the Redbook add-on feature.

• The product must be 508 compliant or have a plan for compliance within 12 months.

• Access granted via IP address validation on an enterprise basis.

• Must be compatible with standard web browsers and the Windows environment.

• Contractor responsible for all site content and technical support.

• Contract Type: Not specified, but implies a single award.

• Period of Performance: Base Year (02/16/26-02/15/27) plus two Option Years (02/16/27-02/15/28 and 02/16/28-02/15/29).

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the procurement is over the micro-purchase threshold.

• Proposals must be submitted via email to chadwin.walker@va.gov by 02/16/26 at 14:30 PM EDT.

• Evaluation will be based solely on the lowest total price for the required B+2 Year bundle.

• Offerors must be actively registered in SAM.

• Offerors must be authorized distributors of Merative US LP products and provide proof of authorization.

• No substitutions will be considered due to standardization.

• Award will be made without discussions, so initial offers should be the best terms.

• This is a "Fair and Open Competition Other" (FAOCO) solicitation.

• Competition is intended to be amongst two (2) Merative US LP authorized distributors: JE Federal Enterprises LLC and Cox Subscriptions Inc.

• NAICS Code: 513210 (Small Business Size Standard: $47 million).

• FSC/PSC: DA10.

• The Buy American Act does not apply.

• No debriefings will be provided as this is a price-alone competition.

• Vendors must include a statement regarding acceptance of terms and conditions or list any exceptions.