Clinical Decision Support Database Licensing

The contract establishes licensing and access rights for the CINAHL database, providing healthcare professionals at VA Boston with comprehensive research and clinical resources to support evidence-based decision making. This subcontract is issued under the 241-NETWORK Contract Office 01 within the Department of Veterans Affairs and is classified under NAICS code 513120, indicating it relates to database and directory publishing services. The agreement ensures ongoing access to a trusted, curated collection of nursing and allied health literature, enabling clinicians to stay current with best practices and improve patient care outcomes. The contract was posted on July 2, 2026, and is structured as a subcontract without a specified set-aside type or place of performance details. Funding and access are localized to VA Boston, with no additional information provided regarding term length, pricing, or performance metrics. The licensing arrangement supports the VA’s mission to deliver high-quality, data-driven healthcare by equipping staff with authoritative clinical information through a dedicated, subscription-based academic database. No point of contact or physical location details are included, suggesting administrative handling is managed through the central contracting office.