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Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Lyrasis Inc.

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Submission Closed12/20/2024, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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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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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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U009--Intent to Sole Source - EBSCO Clinical eBook SubscriptionThe Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 10 in Dayton, Ohio, has issued a notice of intent to sole source a one-year Firm Fixed Price purchase order to EBSCO Industries Inc for access to an Internet-based collection of online clinical reference databases. This action is based on the determination that EBSCO is the only responsible source capable of meeting the agency’s specific requirements as outlined in the Statement of Work, in accordance with FAR 6.103-1(b) and 41 USC 1901. The procurement will be conducted under FAR Part 12 as a commercial item acquisition, with the NAICS code 513120 and Product Service Code U009. Market research confirmed no other vendor meets the suitability criteria at a fair and reasonable price, justifying the non-competitive approach. This notice is purely informational and does not constitute a request for proposals, quotes, or any obligation on the part of the Government to award a contract. Responses to this announcement will be accepted through July 13, 2026, and will be used solely for the Government’s evaluation of whether to proceed with a competitive procurement. Submission of information does not entitle any party to payment, reimbursement, or any right to a future contract, nor does it imply any commitment by the Government to award business to any respondent. The decision to move forward with a sole source award remains entirely at the Government’s discretion. All information provided will be treated as unclassified data for planning purposes only. The point of contact for this notice is Contract Specialist Kaitlin Nachtrab, reachable via email or phone as listed in the official posting.

250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

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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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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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Department Of Defense → Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences (usuhs)View Agency

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513120 - Periodical PublishersView NAICS

Place of Performance

Bethesda, MD, 20813, USA

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PhaseClosed

PostedDec 5

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Response DeadlineDec 20

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Submission Closed

12/20/2024, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences (usuhs)

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Department Of Defense → Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences (usuhs)

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USU intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Lyrasis, Inc. to renew the subscription for a site license to the Springer Nature Branded Title Journals and the Springer Nature Read & Publish Journals for the 2025 calendar year. The period of performance is one year. Lyrasis is the only entity that offers the Springer Nature Branded Titles and the Springer and Nature Read and Publish Journal Collections. Obtaining this requirement through Lyrasis allows the Learning Resource Center (LRC) to maintain access to resources utilized daily by USU professors, researchers and students. Therefore, Lyrasis, Inc. is the only known source that can provide the requested Springer Nature Branded Titles and the Springer and Nature Read and Publish Journals Collections required by USU. This requirement will be procured in accordance with the procedures of FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). See attached Nptice of Intent to Sole Source document for full details.