R605--EBSCO Consolidated CINAHL Medline PBSC
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 Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) is conducting a Sources Sought/Request for Information (SS/RFI) to identify contractors capable of providing EBSCO Consolidated CINAHL, Medline, and PBSC services. This is for planning purposes only to determine potential set-asides. Responses are due by March 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves providing access to EBSCO Consolidated CINAHL, Medline, and PBSC online, web-based resources. Key requirements include:
- Nationwide accessibility via the VHA network.
- Authentication via IP address validation or Single Sign On (SSO) through LibLynx.
- Unrestricted number of simultaneous users and remote access for authorized users with VPN.
- Content must include indexing, abstracting, and full-text access for medicine, nursing, allied health, psychology, and behavioral sciences, reflecting current practice issues.
- Products must be 508 compliant or have a plan for compliance within 12 months of award.
- Contractor is responsible for all site content and technical support, and must offer training services as requested.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (for planning purposes).
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), single award.
- Anticipated Duration: 12-month base period plus four (4) 12-month option periods.
- Set-Aside: To be determined based on market research.
- Response Due: March 19, 2026, 10:00 AM EST.
- Published: March 6, 2026.
Submission & Eligibility
Interested contractors must provide:
- Company Name, Address, Point of Contact (Name, Email, Phone), and UEI Number.
- Indication of eligibility for small business programs (SB, HUBZone, 8(a), SDB, WO, SDVOSB, VOSB) or Large Business.
- Confirmation of being an authorized reseller of EBSCO products, with signed documentation (no more than two years old).
- Indication if services are offered via a GSA contract, including contract number or attachment.
- Confirmation of ability to comply with Limitation on Subcontracting requirements (e.g., VAAR 852.219-75 for SDVOSB or FAR 52.219-14 for small business set-aside), with an explanation.
Responses should be emailed to Andrew Allen at Andrew.Allen6@va.gov. The email subject line must reference the Sources Sought Number, Project Identifier, and Project Title.
Additional Notes
This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. A draft Statement of Work (SOW) and list of journals are attached. Do not include proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information. Responses will not be returned, nor will respondents be notified of the Government's evaluation.