DA10--Micromedex Pharmacy Knowledge Information Subscription Amendment: POP 03/01/26-12/31/28 Base YR: 03/01/26-12/31/26

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/42897a313ddc42dea9977dbeec7ee6b6/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 10, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 24, 2026

Submission Deadline

Feb 19, 2026, 5:00 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 seeking a Base-Plus-Two (B+2) Year subscription for the Merative Micromedex Redbook Pharmaceutical/Pricing Online Journal. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ), Amendment 2, for a standardized product. Competition is designated as Fair and Open Competition Other (FAOCO) among authorized Merative distributors. Responses are due by February 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.

Scope of Work

This requirement is for an 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 critical access to drug interaction information, drug identification, IV compatibility, and drug pricing. Key requirements include:

Product must be 508 compliant or have a plan for compliance within 12 months.
Access granted via IP address validation on an enterprise basis.
Vendor must provide technical support and usage statistics.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ), implying a single award.
Period of Performance:
- Base Year (9 Months): March 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026
- Option Year 1 (1 Year): January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2027
- Option Year 2 (1 Year): January 1, 2028 - December 31, 2028
Set-Aside: Fair and Open Competition Other (FAOCO) among authorized Merative US LP distributors.
Response Due: February 19, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
Published: February 12, 2026 (Amendment 2).

Evaluation & Submission

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.
Eligibility: Offerors must be actively registered in SAM and provide proof of authorization from Merative US LP. The competition is specifically intended for J.E. Federal Enterprises, LLC and Cox Subscriptions Inc.
Notes: No substitutions will be considered due to standardization. Offers must be held firm for 60 calendar days. No debriefings will be provided as this is a price-alone competition.