R605--Mary Ann Liebert (VA-26-00023467)
SOL #: 36C77626Q0090Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
PCAC (36C776)
INDEPENDENCE, OH, 44131, United States
Place of Performance
Place of performance not available
NAICS
Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (519290)
PSC
Library Services (R605)
Set Aside
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
Apr 17, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Apr 17, 2026, 5:00 PM
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), Program Contracting Activity Central, is seeking quotations for an existing, commercial, off-the-shelf, web-based electronic collection of Mary Ann Liebert Journals. This Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity (RFQ 36C77625Q0259) aims to provide access to journals like the Journal of Neurotrauma and Journal of Women's Health for the VA Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Quotations are due by April 30, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a subscription and web-based access to specified Mary Ann Liebert Journals. Key requirements include:
- Access to Journal of Neurotrauma and Journal of Women's Health.
- Web-based access available throughout the VA healthcare system.
- Authentication via VA gateway IP address validation on an enterprise basis.
- Unrestricted simultaneous users with immediate access from any web-enabled computer within the VA network, including remote users with VPN.
- Content must be current with no embargo period, and issues available immediately upon online posting.
- Articles must be freely shareable or emailable among VHA colleagues.
- All subscription and access must meet the requirements detailed in the attached Statement of Work (SOW).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: A base period of 12 months from the date of award.
- Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- NAICS Code: 519290 (Other Information Services), with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.
- FSC/PSC: R605 (Library Services).
- Place of Performance: TBD (within the United States).
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: April 30, 2026, 1:00 PM EST.
- Questions Deadline: April 21, 2026, 9:00 AM EST.
- Submission Method: Email quotations to Erich.Hoffman@va.gov.
- Quotation Requirements:
- One copy of pricing and a technical approach demonstrating understanding of the SOW.
- Documentation proving authorization as a reseller/distributor from the publisher.
- A statement accepting or detailing exceptions to the solicitation's terms and conditions.
- Hyperlinks in quotes are prohibited.
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on a comparative evaluation of quotes, with the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer being selected. Technical acceptability is a pass/fail factor covering collection coverage, currency, authentication, access, ICT accessibility, usability, support, and usage reporting. The Government reserves the right to consider offers exceeding minimum requirements if they provide additional benefits.
Contact Information
- Point of Contact: Erich T. Hoffman, Contract Specialist
- Email: Erich.Hoffman@va.gov
- Phone: (216) 447-8300
People
Points of Contact
Erich T. HoffmanContract SpecialistPRIMARY
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: Apr 17, 2026