R605--NEJM & Catalyst Subscription MOD Notice of Intent to Sole Source
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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) Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to sole source a modification to the existing web-based subscription for New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) titles. This modification is intended for GRAHAM ADVISORY NETWORK.
Scope of Work
This modification pertains to the subscription of NEJM titles, including New England Journal of Medicine, NEJM Catalyst, NEJM Evidence, NEJM AI, and NEJM Journal Watch. The subscriptions must be provided by the Massachusetts Medical Society Publisher and made available throughout the VA healthcare system. No third-party NEJM subscriptions will be accepted.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice / Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Modification)
- Intended Contractor: GRAHAM ADVISORY NETWORK
- Authority: FAR Part 52.212-4 Changes, FAR Part 43.103(a), and FAR 6.302-1
- NAICS: 519290 (Library Services)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: March 19, 2026, 10:00 a.m. EST
- Published: March 13, 2026
Submission Impact
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes, and no solicitation document is available. However, any responsible source believing they can meet the requirements may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation for consideration. The government reserves the right to determine whether to compete the proposed procurement based on responses received.
Contact
For submissions or inquiries, contact Andrew Allen, Contract Specialist, at Andrew.Allen6@va.gov.