7610--DynaMed Database Package VISN1 Library FY26 OPY1 1.23.26 - 1.22.27

The contract is a notice of intent to solicit brand name only products for the EBSCO DynaMed VISN 1, underlining an exclusive procurement strategy that seeks to negotiate with only one responsible source. Specifically, this involves acquiring DynaMed along with related resources such as Medline Complete, Option Grid, and DOSS on a subscription basis for a base period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, with an option to extend for an additional year through December 31, 2026. The solicitation is governed by the authority vested in FAR 6.302-1, highlighting the unique nature of this requirement and the rationale for not considering alternative brands or services, marking it exempt from competitive bidding processes under the United States Code 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1). This contract is classified under the North American Industry Classification System code 513199, indicating its applicability to all relevant industries. The agreement is also publicized as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside, allowing eligible businesses to express interest if they believe they can meet the specific brand requirements. Interested parties are encouraged to communicate with Tyler M. Kenyon, the designated Contract Specialist, before the response deadline of December 6, 2024, for any potential consideration. This pre-solicitation notice, which is registered under notice ID "f8f9185179754d9f840b459a7a9f7e00", emphasizes that there is no competitive proposal request currently available and further solicitation requests will not be entertained.