R605--OVID CORE BIOMEDICAL COLLECTION

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Program Contracting Activity Central in Independence, Ohio, is soliciting quotes for the OVID Core Biomedical Collection subscription. This acquisition is a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and is being procured as a firm-fixed-price contract. The base period of performance is scheduled from March 31, 2026, to March 30, 2027, with a provision allowing the government to extend services for up to six months. Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. To be considered technically acceptable, offerors must meet all pass/fail criteria, including providing enterprise-wide access to the Ovid Core Biomedical package without embargo, supporting federated single sign-on and remote VPN access for unlimited simultaneous users, and ensuring Section 508 ICT accessibility. Additionally, the vendor must provide full-text PDFs, offer nationwide customer support with a two-business-day response time, and deliver detailed usage reporting. Proposals must be submitted electronically by 10:00 AM Central Time on March 26, 2026, divided into a price volume and a technical volume. The technical quote is limited to 20 pages and must include a cover letter, proof of active SAM registration, and a narrative response to the technical factors. Payment will be processed via Electronic Funds Transfer through the VA Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment system.