DA10--Board Vitals VISN1 Library FY26
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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), is soliciting proposals for a Base-Plus-Two (B+2) Year Board Vitals Certification Journal Subscription for the VISN 1 Knowledge Information Library. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and aims to secure online access to Board Vitals products, which the VA has standardized for clinical credentialing and medical test bank preparation. Proposals are due by February 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The successful contractor will provide a Base-Plus-Two (B+2) Year online journal subscription to Board Vitals, including approximately 140-Journal Clinical Credentialing Prep Database and Exam Bank Databases. Key requirements include:
- The service must be SaaS approved.
- Access must be IP authenticated for initial sign-up and username/password authenticated for individual tracking.
- Users require access from any web-enabled network computer within VISN1, including VPN and Citrix.
- The product must be 508 compliant.
- Coverage for specific clinical specialties such as Radiology Sleep Medicine, Gerontology, Addiction Medicine, Anesthesiology, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Hospice and Palliative, Neurology, Obstetrics/Gynecology (OBGYN), Pain Medicine, Pulmonary, Surgery, and Urology.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: Base Year (March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027) plus Two Option Years (March 1, 2027 - February 28, 2029).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.502-2(a)).
- NAICS Code: 513210 (Small Business size standard $47 million).
- Product Service Code (PSC): DA10.
- Proposal Due: February 27, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Published: February 18, 2026.
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made to the responsible Small Business Class distributor/quoter whose quotation is determined to be the lowest price. Price is the sole determining factor. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and provide a Software Publisher letter stating authorization from Board Vitals Inc. to distribute the required products. Proposals must be submitted via email to chadwin.walker@va.gov.
Additional Notes
This procurement anticipates competition between the two authorized Small Business distributors: Teton Data Systems Inc. and Graham Advisory Network Inc. No substitutions will be considered due to the VA's standardization on Board Vitals. The Buy American Act does not apply.