DA10--Journals Package VISN1 Library FY26

SOL #: 36C24126Q0159Combined 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

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/498936e5ce024037b574942ee1d6d453/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 10, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 26, 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), Network Contracting Office 01, has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation for a one-year subscription to a specific compilation of electronic medical journals for VISN 1. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with an estimated value of approximately $300,950.87. Quotations are due by February 19, 2026.

Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide a one-year annual journal subscription compilation (Product Listing: 1338 | VISN 1 Medical Journals 2026) consisting of over 100 electronic medical knowledge journals. Key requirements include:

Providing full electronic access to the standardized VISN 1 compilation.
Including print versions only where specifically noted in the product listing.
Ensuring all subscriptions are active for the full period of performance.

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ)
Period of Performance: March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027
Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS 513210)
Response Due Date: February 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT
Published Date: February 10, 2026

Evaluation

Award will be made to the responsible Small Business Class distributor whose quotation offers the lowest price. Price is the sole determining factor for award. Offerors must be verifiable as a Small Business under NAICS 513210 and must provide:

Proof of Small Business status via SAM/SBA SBS.
Formal authorization letters from the individual Software Publishers to distribute the specific journal compilation.

Additional Notes

This procurement is conducted under FAR Part 12. No debriefings will be provided. The government anticipates competition among known small business distributors, including J.E. Federal Enterprises, LLC and Graham Advisory Network Inc.