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Library Periodical Subscription Service

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26-3678-3103State & Local

Submission Closed05/12/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 513120

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

252-NETWORK Contract Office 12 (36C252)

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EBSCO Database Subscription Resale and ManagementThe contract grants unlimited simultaneous-user access to EBSCOhost medical databases for all VA health facilities and authorized remote users through the LibLynx platform under the VALNET system, ensuring seamless and unrestricted research and clinical support for veterans’ healthcare providers. Service availability must meet or exceed 95% during standard business hours, with 24/7 technical support required to resolve issues promptly and maintain operational continuity across the VA network. The subcontract is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 513120, requiring performance by a qualified SDVOSB entity. The contract opportunity was posted on July 10, 2026, with proposals due by July 16, 2026, and performance is centered at the North Chicago location with ZIP code 60064. While the contracting office is the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the 252-NETWORK Contract Office 12, no point of contact is listed in the provided data.

252-NETWORK Contract Office 12 (36C252)

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Journal Submission and Web Hosting – Journal of Replication and ReproducibilityThe National Institutes of Health, through the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, is seeking information from small businesses regarding the potential procurement of a fully integrated journal submission, manuscript review, and web publishing platform for the Journal of Replication and Reproducibility. This request is issued under NAICS Code 513120 as a Small Business Sources Sought Notice, indicating the Government is exploring market capabilities and considering a Total Small Business Set-Aside for any future solicitation. The platform must be third-party hosted and capable of supporting end-to-end academic publishing workflows, including manuscript handling, peer review coordination, and secure online journal hosting. Responses are requested from interested small business concerns through tailored capability statements submitted by the deadline of July 20, 2026, and should address the requirements outlined in the attached Draft Performance Work Statement. The office responsible for this effort is located in Bethesda, Maryland, and inquiries can be directed to Jacob M. Balenson. This notice does not constitute a solicitation or contractual commitment, and no award will be made based on responses received.

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

252-NETWORK Contract Office 12 (36C252)

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Clinical Decision Support Database LicensingThe 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.

241-NETWORK Contract Office 01 (36C241)

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12 days ago

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The City of Newport News is soliciting bids from qualified contractors to provide Periodical Subscription Services for its library system. Interested firms must submit their proposals electronically through the City's e-Procurement Portal, OpenGov Procurement, by the deadline of May 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM local time. This Request for Quotes (RFQ) aims to identify vendors capable of delivering a range of periodical subscriptions to meet the needs of the Newport News Libraries. The solicitation, identified as number 26-3678-3103, was posted on April 27, 2026, and is managed by the Newport News Libraries agency in Virginia. The City has designated Vernest Rice as the primary point of contact and Kyle Pitchford as the secondary contact for procurement inquiries. Proposals must comply with the submission requirements outlined in the solicitation, and further information can be accessed online through the City’s procurement portal. This contract opportunity is part of the Commonwealth of Virginia's SLED (State and Local Government) procurement efforts.

General Info

Newport News seeks contractors for library periodical subscriptions; proposals due May 12, 2026.

Agency

Virginia → LibrariesView Agency

NAICS

513120 - Periodical PublishersView NAICS

Place of Performance

VA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

(3)

IT_Standards_Policy.pdf

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Sample_Contract.pdf

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Library Periodical Subscription Service.pdf

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedApr 27

Solicitation

Response DeadlineMay 12

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

05/12/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyVirginia → Libraries

Contacts2 people available

OfficeNewport News, VA, 23607, US

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Virginia → Libraries

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Office AddressNewport News, VA, 23607, US

Contacts

Vernest RiceSenior Contract Specialist

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Kyle PitchfordProcurement Services Specialist

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+1 (555) 000-0000

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5th Ridge Solutions

Smithfield, VA

WT Cox Information Services

Shallotte, NC

EBSCO Information Services

Ipswich, MA

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Full Description

The City of Newport News (the "City") is seeking bids from qualified firms (the "Bidder" or "Contractor") to furnish the goods and/or services described herein and bids will be received via the City's e-Procurement Portal, OpenGov Procurement ( https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/nnva ), to be received no later than 'Proposal Submission Date at 'Proposal Submission Time (local prevailing time). The purpose of this Request for Quotes (RFQ) is to solicit quotes from qualified Contractors to furnish/provide Periodical Subscription Service to the City of Newport News Libraries.