L076--VISN 10 - Online Clinical Drug Information

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a solicitation (RFQ) for an Online Clinical Drug Information Resource service for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) VISN 10, serving medical facilities across Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. The service is intended for use by pharmacy staff to provide current, evidence-based medication therapy information.

• A commercial, online, web-based pharmaceutical reference database accessible 24/7.

• Comprehensive drug content including medication monographs, Black Box Warnings, REMS details, off-label usage, pregnancy/lactation information, hazardous drug screening, and administration guidance.

• A drug interaction database with severity ratings and management recommendations.

• Clinical tools such as disease management guidelines, comparative tables, alternative medicine monographs, medical calculators, patient education materials, and an IV compatibility database.

• A single unified search interface with advanced functions.

• Access via VA and non-VA networked devices, including mobile platforms (iOS and Android).

• Compliance with Section 508 accessibility requirements (VPAT/ACR required).

• System uptime of 99% and search results within 2 seconds.

• 24/7 technical support.

• Period of Performance: Base Period (July 15, 2026 – July 14, 2027) with four (4) Option Years extending through July 14, 2031.

• NAICS Code: 513210 (Software Publishers) with a size standard of $47.0 Million.

• Product/Service Code (PSC): L076 (Technical Representative – Books/Maps/Publications).

• Response Date: April 1, 2026, 13:30 Eastern Time.

• Questions Deadline: March 25, 2026, 13:30 EST.

• Submission Method: Email to Joshua.Kovar@VA.gov.

• Evaluation Factors: Comparative evaluation of Administrative, Technical, Past Performance, and Price. Award will be made to the most advantageous offer.

• Technical Evaluation: Includes a mandatory 45-day temporary access for evaluation and submission of a current VPAT/ACR.

• This solicitation is set aside exclusively for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).

• Vendors must provide OEM authorization for resale/distribution.

• All questions must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer.

• Offerors must complete and submit VAAR 852.219-75 (Limitations on Subcontracting) in its entirety.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) used by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to gather information on a contractor's past performance. It is intended to be completed by a reference who has direct knowledge of the contractor's work on a specific project.

• Contractor/Offeror Information: Details about the contractor and the specific contract being referenced.
• General Work Information: How the work was performed (e.g., Offering Entity, Predecessor Companies, Key Personnel) and the percentage of work performed by each.
• Contract Information: Contract number, type, title, location, award dates, and original/final contract prices.
• Reference Information: Contact details for the Contracting Officer (CO) or their representative.
• Project Description: Type of work performed and identification of key personnel.
• Detailed Description of Work Performed: A narrative section for the reference to describe the project.
• Explanation of Relevancy to Solicitation Requirements: How the past project relates to the current solicitation.
• Rating Sections: Detailed evaluation criteria across Quality, Schedule/Timeliness, Customer Satisfaction, Management/Personnel/Labor, Cost/Financial Management, Safety/Security, and General performance. Ratings include Exceptional (E), Very Good (VG), Satisfactory (S), Marginal (M), Unsatisfactory (U), and Not Applicable (N).
• Summary: A question on whether the reference would hire the firm again, with a comments section for detailed feedback, strengths, weaknesses, and deficiencies.

This form is crucial for bidders as it outlines the specific criteria the government will use to evaluate their past performance. Understanding these criteria helps bidders prepare their own past performance narratives and ensure their references are well-briefed to provide accurate and favorable feedback. The detailed rating categories highlight the government's priorities and expectations for successful contract execution.