R605--5-Minute Consult Subscription
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), specifically the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC), is conducting a Sources Sought/Request for Information (SS/RFI) for a 5-Minute Consult Subscription. This RFI is for planning purposes to gather information and determine potential set-asides for a future requirement. Responses are due by May 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for an existing, commercial, off-the-shelf, web-based (online) subscription to 5MinuteConsult (or equivalent). Key features include:
- Availability throughout the VHA healthcare system.
- Access to information on diseases & conditions, drugs, lab tests, procedures, PT exercises, algorithms & charts, and patient handouts.
- Support for Serials Solutions and LibLynx authentication for remote users.
- 508 compliance or a plan for compliance within 12 months of award.
- Unrestricted number of simultaneous users from any web-enabled computer.
- Compatibility with standard web browsers.
- Contractor responsibility for all site content and nationwide technical support.
- Minimal system downtime with notification to the VA project manager.
- Easily printable information and licensing for free use of pictures/graphics for educational purposes.
- Vendor must assign a single point of contact for customer service and respond to questions within two business days.
- Desirable features include usage statistics at an IP level and the ability to email information among VHA colleagues.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), single award.
- Anticipated Period of Performance: 12-month base period with four (4) 12-month option periods.
- Response Due: May 15, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
- Published: April 30, 2026
Eligibility & Submission
Interested contractors must provide:
- Entity Information: Company Name, Address, POC Name, Email, Phone, UEI Number.
- Small Business Status: Indicate eligibility for SB, HUBZone, 8(a), SDB, WO, SDVOSB, VOSB, or Large Business.
- Authorized Reseller Status: Confirmation as an authorized reseller of 5-Minute Consult Subscription with supporting documentation (no more than two years old).
- GSA Contract: If applicable, provide contract number or attach the contract.
- Limitation on Subcontracting: Detailed description of compliance, including percentages of total contract value performed by prime and subcontractors (similarly situated and others), and breakdown for labor, materials, and other direct costs.
- Additional Information: Any relevant details confirming ability to meet SOW requirements.
Responses should be emailed to Andrew Allen at Andrew.Allen6@va.gov. The subject line must reference the Sources Sought Number, Project Identifier, and Project Title. No phone calls will be accepted. This is for planning only; responses will not be returned, nor will feedback be provided.