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7630--EBSCO Medical Database Subscription Base Plus Three (3) Option Years

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36C25226Q0589Federal

Submission Closed07/16/2026, 09:00:00 AM CDT

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, is seeking quotes for a Firm Fixed Price contract to procure EBSCOhost medical and research database subscription services under a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set aside. Only certified SDVOSBs listed in VetCert are eligible to respond, and the award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis. The requirement includes unlimited access to a specific suite of proprietary EBSCO databases such as SPORTDiscus, Education Research Complete, Dentistry & Oral Sciences Source, EBSCO Discovery Service, Nursing Collection eBooks, Alt HealthWatch, Health Source: Consumer Edition, and Military and Government Collection, with all content automatically integrated at no extra cost. Access must be available 24/7 to FHCC staff, affiliated CBOCs, Navy Branch Clinics, and remote users via LibLynx (VALNET), with a minimum uptime of 95% during normal business hours and technical support responses required within one hour during weekdays, along with 24/7 technical help availability. The base performance period begins August 1, 2026, and runs through July 31, 2027, with three optional one-year extensions through July 31, 2031, each structured as separate contract line items requiring pricing from all vendors. Compliance with VA safety standards, industry standards, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations is mandatory. Vendors must submit completed pricing tables, technical responses attesting to their ability to meet all requirements, past performance examples or neutral documentation, active SDVOSB certification, and appropriate FAR representations and certifications. Quotes must be emailed to Erica Grimslid by July 16, 2026, at 9:00 AM CST, with no late submissions accepted regardless of cause. The Contracting Officer is the sole point of contact for proposals, and technical questions may be directed to Anne Baker at the FHCC.

General Info

SDVOSB-only fixed-price contract for 24/7 EBSCO database access with 95% uptime, technical support, and optional extensions through 2031.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 252-NETWORK Contract Office 12 (36C252)

Contract Value

$70,246

NAICS

513120 - Periodical Publishers

Place of Performance

Captain James A Lovell FHCC Department of Veterans Affairs, North Chicago, IL, 60064-3048, USA

Set-Aside

SDVOSBC

Awardee

GRAHAM ADVISORY NETWORK INC

Award Issued Date

08/01/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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PhaseAwarded

PostedJul 9

Combined Synopsis

Notice updatedJul 9

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

AwardedAug 1

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

07/16/2026, 09:00:00 AM CDT

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 252-NETWORK Contract Office 12 (36C252)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeMILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 252-NETWORK Contract Office 12 (36C252)

Office AddressMILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, USA

Contacts

Erica GrimslidContracting Officer

Full Description

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Request for Quote (RFQ) Solicitation Number: 36C25226Q0589 EBSCO Subscription Services Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) 3001 Green Bay Rd. North Chicago, IL. 60064-3048 100% SDVOSB Set Aside Commercial Services FAR Part 12 Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Base + Three Option Years
1. Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation issued in accordance with FAR 12.603. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC), North Chicago, IL, intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for EBSCOhost medical and research database subscription services. This requirement is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set aside, and only quotes from certified SDVOSBs listed in VetCert will be considered. No additional written solicitation will be issued.
2. Scope of Work The contractor shall provide subscription access to EBSCOhost databases hosted on EBSCO servers. The subscription shall allow unlimited simultaneous user access for FHCC staff, its affiliated Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs), Navy Branch Clinics, and remote users through LibLynx (VALNET). Required Proprietary Databases (Available Exclusively from EBSCO) SPORTDiscus with Full Text Education Research Complete Dentistry & Oral Sciences Source EBSCO Discovery Service eBook Subscription: Nursing Collection Alt HealthWatch Health Source: Consumer Edition Military and Government Collection All locally subscribed EBSCO content shall automatically integrate at no additional cost.
3. Performance Requirements Access Requirements Accessible on VA provided computers across FHCC, CBOCs, Navy Branch Clinics, and remote access portals. Continuous 24/7 availability except during scheduled maintenance. Operational Uptime Minimum 95% availability during normal operating hours (8:00 am 4:30 pm CST, Monday Friday). Response Requirements Tech support response to FHCC within 1 hour of issue notification (normal hours). Field Service Engineer (FSE) must contact COR within 2 hours of notification. Technical help available 24/7. Conformance Standards All work shall meet: VA safety standards Industry and manufacturer standards All applicable state, local, and federal requirements
4. Period of Performance Base Period: 08/01/2026 07/31/2027 Option Year 1: 08/01/2027 07/31/2028 Option Year 2: 08/01/2028 07/31/2029 Option Year 3: 08/01/2029 07/31/2030 Option Year 4: 08/01/2030 07/31/2031
5. Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLINs) CLIN 0001 Base Year: EBSCO Subscription Services (FFP) CLIN 1001 Option Year 1: EBSCO Subscription Services (FFP) CLIN 2001 Option Year 2: EBSCO Subscription Services (FFP) CLIN 3001 Option Year 3: EBSCO Subscription Services (FFP) Contractors must enter pricing for all CLINs.
6. Evaluation Criteria LPTA Award will be made to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) SDVOSB offeror. Factor 1 Technical Acceptability (Pass/Fail) Vendor must confirm ability to provide all required proprietary EBSCO databases and meet all uptime, access, response, and compatibility requirements. Factor 2 Past Performance (Pass/Fail) Recent, relevant experience providing database subscription services. Neutral ratings are acceptable. Factor 3 Price Lowest total evaluated price among technically acceptable SDVOSBs.
7. Vendor Submission Requirements Quotes must include: Completed Pricing Table Technical Submission addressing SOW requirements Past Performance (1 3 examples or Neutral ) Active SDVOSB certification in VetCert Completed FAR 52.212 3 Representations and Certifications (or SAM equivalent)
8. Submission Instructions Quote Deadline: July 16, 2026, at 09:00 AM CST Submission Method: Email only Send Quotes To: Email Subject Line: RFQ 36C25226Q0589 EBSCO Subscription Services SDVOSB [Vendor Name] Late Quote Policy Quotes received after 09:00 AM CST on July 16, 2026, will not be accepted. The Government is not responsible for technical issues, transmission delays, or vendor errors. Only quotes received in the CO s inbox before the deadline will be evaluated.
9. Points of Contact Contracting Officer: Name: Erica Grimslid Email: Technical POC FHCC: Name: Anne Baker Email:
10. Attachments Attachment A Fillable Pricing Table