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

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36C25226Q0589001Federal

Submission Closed07/16/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, is soliciting quotes for a firm-fixed-price contract to procure EBSCOhost medical and research database subscription services under a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set aside. The contract, with a base period beginning August 1, 2026, and three one-year option periods extending through July 31, 2030, requires unlimited access to proprietary EBSCO databases including SPORTDiscus, Education Research Complete, Dentistry & Oral Sciences Source, EBSCO Discovery Service, Nursing Collection, Alt HealthWatch, Health Source: Consumer Edition, and Military and Government Collection. Access must be available to FHCC staff, affiliated Community Based Outpatient Clinics, Navy Branch Clinics, and remote users via LibLynx (VALNET), with 24/7 operational uptime and a minimum of 95% availability during normal business hours. The subscription must integrate seamlessly with existing locally subscribed content at no additional cost. Submissions must originate from certified SDVOSBs registered in VetCert and include a completed pricing table, technical proposal addressing all performance requirements, past performance examples or a neutral statement, and required FAR certifications. Evaluation will follow the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, prioritizing price among technically qualified offerors who meet mandatory requirements for database delivery, system availability, response times, and compatibility. Technical support must respond within one hour during normal hours, with a Field Service Engineer contacting the Contracting Officer’s Representative within two hours of notification. Quotes are due by 9:00 AM CST on July 16, 2026, and must be emailed exclusively to Erica.Grimslid@va.gov with a specified subject line; late or improperly submitted responses will be rejected. The contract will be managed by the 252-NETWORK Contract Office 12, with performance based at North Chicago, Illinois, and the contracting officer available for inquiries regarding compliance or submission procedures.

General Info

SDVOSB set-aside for EBSCOhost database subscription with 24/7 access, 95% uptime, and LPTA evaluation due July 16, 2026.

Agency

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

NAICS

513120 - Periodical PublishersView NAICS

Place of Performance

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

Set-Aside

SDVOSBC

Documents

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Amendment 0001 to RFQ 36C25226Q0589 for EBSCO Subscription Services

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RFQ 36C25226Q0589 EBSCO Medical Database Subscription

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PhaseClosed

PostedJul 10

Combined Synopsis

Response DeadlineJul 16

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

07/16/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

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

Contacts1 person available

OfficeMILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, USA

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

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Office AddressMILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, USA

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Erica GrimslidContracting Officer

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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 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: Erica.Grimslid@va.gov 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: Erica.Grimslid@va.gov Technical POC FHCC: Name: Anne Baker Email: Anne.Baker1@va.gov 10. Attachments Attachment A Fillable Pricing Table