R605--LWW High Impact/Ovid High Impact
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 Program Contracting Activity Central, has issued a Solicitation (36C77626Q0199) for "Ovid LWW High Impact / Ovid High Impact" services. This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The VA is seeking proposals for these library services, with award going to the most advantageous offeror considering price, technical capability, and past performance. Proposals are due by June 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for "Ovid LWW High Impact / Ovid High Impact" services, categorized under Library Services (PSC R605) and NAICS 519290. While specific service deliverables are not detailed beyond the title, the solicitation incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses by reference, covering areas such as subcontractor sales restrictions, prohibition on certain internal confidentiality agreements, information security, child labor cooperation, and electronic funds transfer. Key provisions include FAR 52.203-11 (Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions) and FAR 52.203-18 (Prohibition on Contracting with Entities That Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements—Representation).
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation / RFP / RFQ
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Product Service Code (PSC): R605 (Library Services)
- NAICS Code: 519290
- Response Due: June 18, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
- Published Date: June 4, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the Government. Evaluation factors include price, technical capability, and past performance. Technical and past performance, when combined, are considered a significant factor. The evaluation will also consider options in the total price.
Additional Notes
The contracting office is the Department of Veterans Affairs, Program Contracting Activity Central, 6100 Oak Tree Blvd, Suite 490, Independence OH 44131. The primary point of contact for this opportunity is Shaun C Pitts, Contract Specialist, who can be reached at shaun.pitts@va.gov or 216-447-8300.