L076--VHA VISN 10 - Online Clinical Drug Information
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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 VISN 10, is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to identify vendors capable of providing an online clinical drug information subscription service for VA Medical facilities in Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan. This RFI aims to gather industry feedback and identify potential sources. Responses are due January 30, 2026, at 1:30 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a 24/7 online, web-based subscription service offering a comprehensive point-of-care drug reference. This service must provide highly detailed, customizable, interactive, and cross-searchable databases with evidence-based information on medication, toxicology, patient education, disease state management, and alternative medicine. Access is required for all VISN 10 staff, both onsite and offsite, on VA and non-VA networks, and mobile devices (iOS/Android).
Key features include:
- Single Search Interface: Across medication, toxicology, disease, and patient education databases.
- Anytime, Anywhere Access: Including remote and mobile access.
- Rating System: For strength of evidence, efficacy, and recommendations.
- Drug Interactions: Comprehensive search including herbal supplements, drug-drug, drug-nutrient, drug-food, and drug-ethanol.
- Adverse Reaction Information: With frequency percentages.
- Off-label Drug Usage: With references, ratings, and study summaries.
- Black-Box Warnings (BBW) & REMS: Detailed information and links.
- Pregnancy/Lactation Information: Detailed content on teratogenicity and clinical management.
- Comparative Drug Tables: Tool to build side-by-side comparisons.
- Medication Identification: Based on color, inscriptions, and shape.
- Route of Administration: Including crushing/opening instructions.
- IV Compatibility: Database (e.g., Trissel's) with references.
- ISMP Links: Detailed information for each medication monograph.
- Patient Education Materials: Ability to generate handouts.
- Medical Calculators: Comprehensive database of common clinical calculators.
- Hazardous Drug Screening: Notes on NIOSH list and USP <800> precautions.
The contractor must also provide monthly usage statistics, 24/7 customer/technical support, training materials, and on-site training upon request.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- NAICS: 513210 - Software Publishers ($47.0 Million size standard)
- Product Service Code: L076 - Technical Representation Services: Books, Maps, And Other Publications
- Response Due: January 30, 2026, 1:30 PM EST
- Published: January 15, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit a capability statement detailing their experience and qualifications, along with answers to three specific questions:
- Interest in providing a quote (Yes/No).
- SVOSB/VOSB status (with certification), current scope of operations/locations, and other socio-economic certifications.
- Ability to comply with Limitations on Subcontracting rules (FAR 52.219-14, 13 CFR 125.6, VAAR 852.219-75), including explanation and potential teaming arrangements.
Additional Notes
This is for market research and planning purposes only; it does not constitute a commitment by the Government or an RFP/RFQ/IFB. No contract will be awarded based solely on RFI responses. Do not submit pricing information. Responders are responsible for all associated costs.