DA10--Journals Package VISN1 Library FY26 Amendment Edit Doc

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/011daa18fe824bcaa44e39cd4ab4aede/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), Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 (VISN 1), is soliciting quotes for a one-year subscription to a standardized compilation of over 100 electronic medical journals. This requirement ensures uniform access to clinical knowledge resources across the network. Quotes are due by February 19, 2026.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide a comprehensive subscription package for approximately 100+ electronic medical journals as specified in the "Journals Product Listing: 1338 | VISN 1 Medical Journals 2026." Key responsibilities include:

Acting as a fiscal agent and managing all subscriptions.
Ensuring timely delivery and facilitating electronic access for VISN 1 users.
Handling claims for missing issues and providing administrative support.
Delivering library management reports, including usage statistics and claims lists.
Providing proof of authorization from all individual software publishers to distribute the specific compilation.

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (implied)
Period of Performance: March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027
Estimated Value: Approximately $300,950.87
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
Response Due: February 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT

Evaluation

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

Additional Notes

This is a standardized requirement; no substitutions for the journal titles will be considered. Recent amendments removed the Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) from the public posting.