7610--486-25-3-3980-0024 / 36CF249-24-AP-1050 - Drug Information Electronic Database
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Integrated Service Network 9 (VISN 9) is seeking a comprehensive drug information electronic database for multiple VA medical centers in Kentucky and Tennessee. Specifically, the agency requires a Micromedex Plus Package with CareNotes that provides 24/7/365 online web access to searchable medical reference databases for healthcare providers. The electronic database must offer detailed drug prescribing information, including comprehensive details on medication safety, usage, interactions, dosing, and patient education across prescription, over-the-counter, and investigational drugs. Key technical requirements include compatibility with Windows 10, VA standard browsers (Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome), and accessibility through VPN and mobile devices. Interested vendors must respond by February 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM CT, submitting detailed capabilities demonstrating their ability to meet the extensive technical and informational specifications outlined in the sources sought notice.
While no specific small business set-aside has been predetermined, the VA is soliciting information from vendors across various business classifications, including small businesses, HUBZone, 8(a), women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses. The contract encompasses a base year and four option years for the Micromedex Plus Package, to be deployed across five VA medical centers including facilities in Lexington and Louisville, Kentucky, and Memphis, Mountain Home, and Nashville, Tennessee. The anticipated contract uses NAICS code 541511 for Custom Computer Programming Services and PSC code 7610 for Books and Pamphlets. Vendors must provide monthly content updates, technical support during operational hours (8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time), online and on-site training, and ensure all software upgrades are provided at no additional cost. The government emphasizes that this sources sought notice is for planning purposes only and does not guarantee a subsequent solicitation or contract award.
36C24925Q0135 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 9
2/10/25, 3:38 PM 7610--VISN 09 wide Drug Information Electronic Database
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 9 (VISN 9) is seeking a Drug Information Electronic Database through a Request for Quote (RFQ) to be issued shortly. The procurement will cover a base period with four subsequent option years, focused on providing a comprehensive electronic database for drug information. Located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, the contract will support VISN 9's information technology infrastructure, specifically targeting custom computer programming services related to medical information systems. The RFQ responses are due by March 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time, with Contract Specialist Christina Lawrence serving as the primary point of contact. While specific evaluation criteria were not explicitly detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, interested vendors should prepare comprehensive responses demonstrating their capability to deliver a robust electronic drug information database.
The contract opportunity is designated as a Small Business Administration (SBA) set-aside under NAICS category 541511 for Custom Computer Programming Services, with a corresponding Product Service Code (PSC) of 7610 for Books and Pamphlets. The place of performance is specified as 1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 204, Murfreesboro, TN 37129, indicating a localized geographic focus for the contract implementation. The pre-solicitation notice will remain archived for 60 days following the response date, providing potential vendors ample time to review and prepare their submissions. While specific award values were not disclosed, the multi-year structure suggests a potentially significant contract opportunity for small businesses specializing in medical information technology solutions. Vendors interested in this opportunity should carefully review the full solicitation and ensure they meet the small business qualifications when the complete RFQ is released.
36C24925Q0135 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 9
2/27/25, 4:13 PM 7610--VISN 09 wide Drug Information Electronic Database
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 9 (VISN 9) is seeking a brand name or equal electronic drug/medical reference subscription for its facilities located in Kentucky and Tennessee. This procurement requires a comprehensive web-based system providing 24/7/365 online access to medical references, including drug prescribing information, patient education materials, disease state information, IV compatibility data, and poisoning treatment information. The solicitation demands a system compatible with VA's Windows 10 operating system and standard browsers like Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome, with technical support available weekdays from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time. Quotes for this contract are due by March 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with vendor questions accepted until March 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, the requirements suggest a focus on comprehensive content, accessibility, technical compatibility, and responsive customer support.
The contract is not designated as a set-aside, falling under the Custom Computer Programming Services NAICS category with a size standard of $34 million. The base contract period will run from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026, with four potential one-year option periods extending potentially through March 31, 2030. The subscription must provide access for staff at six VISN 9 facilities, including remote access capabilities via VPN and mobile devices through a responsive web-based interface. While specific award value is not disclosed, the contract will require providing online training tutorials at no additional cost and ensuring monthly content updates. The place of performance includes VA facilities in Kentucky and Tennessee, with the primary administrative location in Murfreesboro, TN, though no on-site vendor presence is required for service delivery.
36C24925Q0135 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 9
2/27/25, 4:36 PM 7610--Drug Information Electronic Database Subscription
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 9 has awarded contract 36C24925P0403 to J.E. FEDERAL ENTERPRISES, LLC for a Drug Information Electronic Database Subscription. The contract, valued at $499,887.00, was set aside specifically for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC) and was awarded on March 17, 2025. The solicitation, originally identified as 36C24925Q0135, was classified under Product Service Code 7610 and pertains to an electronic database subscription for drug information. The awarded contractor is located in Auburn, Alabama, and holds the Unique Entity Identifier H2LJN48V3KD4, with the contract being managed by Christina Lawrence from the Network Contracting Office in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
36C24925Q0135 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 9
3/18/25, 12:16 PM