R605-- OVID CORE BIOMEDICAL COLLECTION
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 qualified contractors capable of providing the OVID CORE BIOMEDICAL COLLECTION. This RFI is for planning purposes to determine potential set-aside categories for a future requirement. The government anticipates a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), single-award contract. Responses are due March 06, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for an existing, commercial, off-the-shelf, web-based, electronic subscription to the full-text publications of scientific journals included in the Ovid Core Biomedical journal package. Key requirements include:
- Continuous, incremental updates with no embargo periods.
- Unrestricted simultaneous user access from any web-enabled computer within VHA, including remote users with VPN access.
- 508 compliance or a plan for compliance within 12 months of award.
- Unrestricted enterprise-wide access without geographic or concurrent user limitations.
- Full-text articles available in PDF format, with access to online-only supplements and images.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought/RFI. Anticipated future contract: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), single award.
- Period of Performance: Anticipated 12-month base period (March 31, 2026 – March 30, 2027) with four (4) 12-month option periods.
- Set-Aside: None specified at this stage; responses will inform potential set-aside decisions.
- Response Due: March 06, 2026, 11:00 AM EST.
- Published: March 02, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Contractors must email responses to Andrew.Allen6@va.gov by the deadline. Required information includes:
- Company Name and 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 authorized reseller status for OVID CORE BIOMEDICAL COLLECTION (with documentation).
- Information on GSA contract availability (provide contract number if applicable).
- Explanation of ability to comply with Limitation on Subcontracting requirements.
- All email correspondence must reference the Sources Sought Number, Project Identifier, and Project Title in the subject line.
Additional Notes
This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. No phone calls will be accepted, and responses will not be returned or evaluated with feedback.