36C25226Q0589 0001_1.pdf

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Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

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RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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Department of Veterans Affairs 36C252 115 South 84th Street, Suite 101

Milwaukee WI 53214-1476

Department of Veterans Affairs 36C252 Great Lakes Acquisition Center - HC 115 South 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee WI 53214-1476

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25226Q0589

07-09-2026

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Number 4. Period of Performance in the Solicitation shall read Three 3 option years. As follows:

• Base Period: 08/01/2026 – 07/31/2027

• Option Year 1: 08/01/2027 – 07/31/2028

• Option Year 2: 08/01/2028 – 07/31/2029

• Option Year 3: 08/01/2029 – 07/31/2030 End of Amendment.

Erica Grimslid Contracting Officer

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation – Request for Quote (RFQ) Solicitation Number: 36C25226Q0589 EBSCO Subscription Services Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) 3001 Green Bay Rd. North Chicago, IL. 60064-3048 100% SDVOSB Set-Aside Commercial Services – FAR Part 12 Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Base + Three Option Years

1. Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation issued in accordance with FAR 12.603. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC), North Chicago, IL, intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract for EBSCOhost medical and research database subscription services.

This requirement is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, and only quotes from certified SDVOSBs listed in VetCert will be considered.

No additional written solicitation will be issued.

2. Scope of Work The contractor shall provide subscription access to EBSCOhost databases hosted on EBSCO servers.

The subscription shall allow unlimited simultaneous-user access for FHCC staff, its affiliated Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs), Navy Branch Clinics, and remote users through LibLynx (VALNET).

Required Proprietary Databases (Available Exclusively from EBSCO)

• SPORTDiscus with Full Text

• Education Research Complete

• Dentistry & Oral Sciences Source

• EBSCO Discovery Service

• eBook Subscription: Nursing Collection

• Alt HealthWatch

• Health Source: Consumer Edition

• Military and Government Collection

All locally subscribed EBSCO content shall automatically integrate at no additional cost.

3. Performance Requirements

Access Requirements

• Accessible on VA-provided computers across FHCC, CBOCs, Navy Branch Clinics, and remote access portals.

• Continuous 24/7 availability except during scheduled maintenance.

Operational Uptime

• Minimum 95% availability during normal operating hours (8:00 am–4:30 pm CST, Monday– Friday).

Response Requirements

• Tech support response to FHCC within 1 hour of issue notification (normal hours).

• Field Service Engineer (FSE) must contact COR within 2 hours of notification.

• Technical help available 24/7.

Conformance Standards

All work shall meet:

• VA safety standards

• Industry and manufacturer standards

• All applicable state, local, and federal requirements

4. Period of Performance

• Base Period: 08/01/2026 – 07/31/2027

• Option Year 1: 08/01/2027 – 07/31/2028

• Option Year 2: 08/01/2028 – 07/31/2029

• Option Year 3: 08/01/2029 – 07/31/2030

5. Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLINs) CLIN 0001 – Base Year: EBSCO Subscription Services (FFP) CLIN 1001 – Option Year 1: EBSCO Subscription Services (FFP) CLIN 2001 – Option Year 2: EBSCO Subscription Services (FFP) CLIN 3001 – Option Year 3: EBSCO Subscription Services (FFP)

Contractors must enter pricing for all CLINs.

6. Evaluation Criteria – LPTA Award will be made to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) SDVOSB offeror.

Factor 1 – Technical Acceptability (Pass/Fail)

Vendor must confirm ability to provide all required proprietary EBSCO databases and meet all uptime, access, response, and compatibility requirements.

Factor 2 – Past Performance (Pass/Fail)

Recent, relevant experience providing database subscription services. Neutral ratings are acceptable.

Factor 3 – Price

Lowest total evaluated price among technically acceptable SDVOSBs.

7. Vendor Submission Requirements Quotes must include:

1. Completed Pricing Table

2. Technical Submission addressing SOW requirements

3. Past Performance (1–3 examples or “Neutral”)

4. Active SDVOSB certification in VetCert

5. Completed FAR 52.212-3 Representations and Certifications (or SAM equivalent)

8. Submission Instructions Quote Deadline: July 16, 2026, at 09:00 AM CST Submission Method: Email only Send Quotes To: Erica.Grimslid@va.gov Email Subject Line:

RFQ 36C25226Q0589 – EBSCO Subscription Services – SDVOSB – [Vendor Name]

Late Quote Policy

Quotes received after 09:00 AM CST on July 16, 2026, will not be accepted.

The Government is not responsible for technical issues, transmission delays, or vendor errors. Only quotes received in the CO’s inbox before the deadline will be evaluated.

9. Points of Contact Contracting Officer:

Name: Erica Grimslid Email: Erica.Grimslid@va.gov

Technical POC – FHCC:

Name: Anne Baker Email: Anne.Baker1@va.gov

10. Attachments

• Attachment A – Fillable Pricing Table