R--eAnswers subscription

The Government plans to enter into sole source negotiations with Wolters Kluwer Clinical Drug Information, located in Hudson, Ohio, for a one-year subscription to eAnswers online access to support the Tomah Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Wisconsin. This procurement is conducted under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), which allows for such single-source negotiations when it is determined that only one provider can meet the Government's minimum needs. The justification is based on the unique capabilities offered by the identified vendor. The procurement will follow regulations outlined in FAR 6.302-1 and FAR 8.405-6, emphasizing that no other suppliers will be solicited unless they express interest by a specified deadline. Interested parties have until May 22, 2017, at 4:00 pm local time to indicate their interest and ability to fulfill the requirement, although this notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals. The Government will consider any responses solely to decide if a competitive procurement is warranted, retaining full discretion to proceed without competition. No solicitation document is available at this time. The contract relates specifically to a subscription for eAnswers, classified under NAICS code 511120, with the Department of Veterans Affairs managing the contract from their Milwaukee office.