DA10--523-26-2-3801-0020: Pharmacy Database VISN1 Library FY26 (VA-26-00034267)

SOL #: 36C24126Q0204Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)

TOGUS, ME, 04330, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

Support Services, Delivered As A Service Contract (Saa S Or Subscription) Involved With The Analysis, Design, Development, Code, Test And Release Packaging Services Associated With Application Development Projects, As Well As Off The Shelf Business Software. (DA10)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f12044648fbd40e78d6f1e9a632667bd/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 10, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 24, 2026

Submission Deadline

Feb 16, 2026, 7:30 PM

Qualification Details

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 VISN 1, is soliciting proposals for a Base-Plus-Two (B+2) Year Micromedex Redbook Pharmaceutical/Pricing Online Journal Subscription. This requirement is for the VISN 1 Knowledge Information Library, standardizing on the Merative brand Micromedex Redbook due to its established use and value for critical drug information. Proposals are due February 16, 2026, at 2:30 PM EDT.

Scope of Work

This opportunity requires a B+2 year subscription to the Merative Micromedex Redbook Online Journal, which includes the Micromedex Clinical Evidence Plus Package with the Redbook add-on feature. Key requirements include:

The product must be 508 compliant or have a plan for compliance within 12 months.
Access must be granted via IP address validation on an enterprise basis.
Compatibility with standard web browsers and the Windows environment.
The contractor will be responsible for all site content and technical support.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
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).
Set-Aside: This is a "Fair and Open Competition Other" (FAOCO) solicitation, intended for competition amongst two authorized Merative US LP distributors: JE Federal Enterprises LLC and Cox Subscriptions Inc.
NAICS Code: 513210 (Small Business Size Standard: $47 million).
FSC/PSC: DA10.
Response Due: February 16, 2026, at 2:30 PM EDT.
Published Date: February 10, 2026.

Evaluation

Award will be based solely on the lowest total price for the required B+2 Year bundle. Offerors must be actively registered in SAM and provide proof of authorization as a Merative US LP distributor. No substitutions will be considered due to standardization. Award will be made without discussions, emphasizing the importance of initial offers being the best terms.

Additional Notes

Offerors must include a statement regarding acceptance of terms and conditions or list any exceptions. The Buy American Act does not apply, and no debriefings will be provided for this price-alone competition.