36C77619Q0154-001.pdf

Statement of Work Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration

HIG SST Scopus Abstract & Citation Database Subscription for VACO Library

Brand name or equal

June 2019

A. General Information

1.0 Introduction:

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Central Office (VACO) Library requires an annual subscription to Scopus which will be made available to all VACO Library staff and employees.

2.0 Background:

Scopus is the world’s largest abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature, scientific journals, books, and conference proceedings. Scopus covers research topics across all scientific and technical disciplines, ranging from medicine and social sciences to arts and humanities. Scopus contains smart tools to track, analyze and visualize research results.

Scopus will allow VACO Library staff to access scientific literature as well as search, analyze, evaluate, and integrate research results into VA workflow.

3.0 Required Salient Characteristics

Capabilities of the abstract and citation database shall include:

a. Identification of emerging trends in scientific and technical disciplines.

b. Visibility of the researcher’s work, ensuring proper accreditation and supporting career development.

c. Connection of the researcher with key contributors and external experts.

d. Assistance with the funding application process.

e. Integration with existing platforms.

4.0 Scope of Work:

The contractor shall provide all VACO employees with online access to a single online, web-based subscription to Scopus (brand name or equal). Authentication shall be through IP authentication and username/passwords for Central Office remote employees.

a. The contractor shall provide an unrestricted number of simultaneous users with immediate access from any web-enabled computer within VACO IP network. Open Athens access is preferred as a supplement.

b. The contractor shall assure the requirements listed in paragraphs 6, Information Quality, 7, Usability, 8, Currency, and 9, Access, Content, Support, are addressed.

5.0 Performance Period: One (1) year, plus two (2) one (1) year option periods to be exercised at the discretion of the Government.

Base: TBD OY 1 of 2: TBD OY 2 of 2: TBD

6.0 Information Quality:

The contractor shall assure:

a. Information is accurate, authoritative, and relevant.

b. Authors and sources are well recognized subject matter experts in their fields.

c. Policies for determining validity and standards for inclusion of material are well described.

d. Guidelines and summaries include references or sources.

7.0 Usability:

a. Navigation within the system is logical and is easy to use. There is fast access to topics and subtopics. Topic linking or indexing retrieves material of high relevance quickly.

b. The product has “user friendly” help and direction aids.

c. Users can quickly and easily locate information by browsing by topic or category, or searching for a specific subject

8.0 Currency:

The contractor shall assure content areas are updated on a continuous, incremental cycle rather than on a single anniversary date for the entire product.

9.0 Access, Content, Support:

a. Product is 508 compliant (http://www.section508.gov/). If product is not 508 compliant, the contractor shall describe measures being taken to bring product into compliance and date, within 12 months of contract award, that product will be 508 compliant. Or, if product is not 508 compliant, the contractor shall describe why no work is being done to make it 508 compliant.

http://www.section508.gov/

b. All site content and support of the web site is the responsibility of the contractor.

c. System downtime is minimal and VA project manager is notified when such occurs.

d. Information is easily printed.

e. Customer service is available 24/7/365 via toll free number.

f. Usage statistics are available to the system administrator on an enterprise and IP level.

g. The product is accessible via a variety of personal mobile devices including Apple and

Android devices.

h. The product’s licensing agreement permits free use for educational purposes of all pictures and graphics.

i. Graphics, pictures, and/or images that are searchable are highly desirable.

j. Onsite and telephonic instruction and training materials are available and designed to integrate solutions with maximum efficiency and effectiveness into the VA Central Office Library’s environment.

B. Price/Cost Schedule:

ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

0001 Scopus (brand name or equal) Annual Subscription Base Period of Performance

TBD

1001 Scopus (brand name or equal) Annual Subscription Option Year One (1) of Two (2)

Scopus (brand name or equal) Annual Subscription Option Year Two (2) of Two (2)

Total