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This is a presolicitation notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System for EBSCO Health Databases, specifically seeking three brand-name databases: Social Work Reference Center, SocINDEX with Full Text, and LGBTQ+ Source (Solicitation #36C24125Q0115). The requirement has a base performance period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, with four one-year options extending through December 31, 2029.

The VA intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1, though interested vendors who believe they can provide these specific products may submit responses by December 16, 2024, at 12:00 PM ET to Molly.Greening@va.gov. The NAICS code is 513199, and the PSC code is 7610. Pricing is to be determined, and no formal solicitation is currently available. The notice explicitly states this is not a request for competitive proposals, and the government retains discretion on whether to conduct an unrestricted open market procurement based on responses received.

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Presolicitation Notice Presolicitation Notice

SUBJECT*
Social Work Database Package EBSCO Social Work Titles VISN1 Library FY25

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE*
01053-9764
SOLICITATION NUMBER*
36C24125Q0115
RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE
12-16-2024 12:00pm EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA
ARCHIVE
60 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

SET-ASIDE

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE*
7610
NAICS CODE*
513199

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

POSTAL CODE

COUNTRY

CONTACT INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS
Department of Veterans Affairs

VA CENTRAL WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS HCS

Acquisitions-90 421 North Main Street Leeds MA 01053-9764

POINT OF CONTACT*

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

URL DESCRIPTION

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLICIT BRAND NAME- EBSCO HEALTH DATABASES (3): Social Work Reference Center, SocINDEX with Full Text, and LGBTQ+ Source Requirement: BRAND NAME ONLY

PRODUCTS

Item #
DESCRIPTION/Part #
Quantity
PRICE
EXTENDED PRICE
Subscription to EBSCO database resources, to include:
1

Social Work Reference Center

SocINDEX with Full Text

LGBTQ+ Source

OPTION 1
1
OPTION 2
1
OPTION 3
1
OPTION 4
1

523-25-2-3801-0011

SUBTOTAL (Products)

TBD
TBD

Period of Performance:

Base period: 1/1/2025 - 12/31/2025 Option: 1/1/2026 - 12/31/2026 Option: 1/1/2027 - 12/31/2027 Option: 1/1/2028 - 12/31/2028 Option: 1/1/2029 - 12/31/2029

The proposed procurement is for products which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one brand name under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 -- Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1). The North American Industry Classification System code (NAICS) for this requirement is 513199. All responsible sources that feel they should be considered qualified to provide the above-mentioned products may submit a response to this notice (by the response due date shown above) to Molly.Greening@va.gov.

The information provided shall include detailed (and relevant) documentation to allow the government to perform adequate market research and make a proper determination. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct an unrestricted open market procurement.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS.

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE.

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