R605--FY26 Various eJournals 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), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought/Request for Information (SS/RFI) to identify qualified and interested sources. The purpose is to provide enterprise-wide access to an existing, commercial, off-the-shelf, web-based electronic journal collection. This is for information and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. Responses are due by May 20, 2026, at 13:00 Eastern.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for electronic access to specific journal titles, including the Journal of Clinical Oncology, Journal of Clinical Psychiatry (JCP), and Radio Graphics & Radiology Combo Subscription. Key features include unrestricted, simultaneous web-based access from any VA network-enabled computer (including remote users via VPN), immediate access to the latest issues without embargo, and the ability to freely share or email articles among VHA colleagues. Authentication will be via VA gateway IP address validation on an enterprise basis. The anticipated performance period for the future contract is twelve (12) months, from approximately April 3, 2026, to April 2, 2027.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)
- Anticipated Duration: 12 months (estimated 04/03/26 – 04/02/27)
- NAICS Code: 519290 (Size Standard: 1,000 employees)
- Set-Aside: None specified; market research will help determine potential set-aside categories.
- Response Due: May 20, 2026, 13:00 Eastern
- Published: May 13, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested contractors must submit the following information via email to Erich.Hoffman@va.gov:
- 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 if a Large Business.
- Confirmation of authorized reseller status for specified journals, with supporting documentation (no more than two years old).
- GSA contract number or attached contract, if applicable.
- Detailed description of compliance with Limitation on Subcontracting requirements, addressing percentages for prime and subcontractors. The email subject line must be: "Sources Sought Notice: 36C77626Q0193 Various eJournals".
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or an obligation for the VA. Responses will not be considered proposals, and no award will be incurred. The attached Draft Statement of Work (SOW) provides detailed requirements. No phone calls will be accepted, and responses will not be returned or evaluated feedback provided.