S02 - ATTACHMENT 1 - SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS MARY ANN LIEBERT ELECTRONIC JOURNALS.docx

Attachment 1 – Statement of Need 36C24823Q0009

STATEMENT OF NEED

MARY ANN LIEBERT ELECTRONIC JOURNALS

***Brand Name or Equal

SCOPE OF WORK

Bay Pines VA Medical Library has a need for e-journals that library patron access via the Bay Pines SharePoint. These titles are specifically selected to support clinical care, research, and provide point of care access and are currently utilized. Journal titles must be brand name or equal to Mary Ann Liebert Electronic Journals manufactured by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.

Period of Performance:

Base Year: 10-1-2022 – 09-30-2023 Option Year 1: 10-1-2023 – 09-30-2024 Option Year 2: 10-1-2024 – 09-30-2025 Option Year 3: 10-1-2025 – 09-30-2026 Option Year 4: 10-1-2026 – 09-30-2027 6-Month Extension: 10-1-2027 – 03-31-2028

Titles being requested are:

24. Thyroid Journal Program

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

1. Journals are delivered in electronic format via the Internet to Bay Pines VAHCS IP ranges:

a. 152.133.7.192

b. 152.132.7.192

c. 152.131.7.192

d. 152.130.7.192

2. Assistance will be provided with IT-related technology issues when needed.

3. COUNTER data reports on use of individual titles will be provided monthly in the desired MS Office format and will be accessible online and/or e-mailed to vhabaylibrary@va.gov by the 15th of the following month.

4. The Administrative Librarian will be notified of any titles that cease publication during the course of the contract. The Bay Pines VAHCS Library will be given the chance to substitute an alternate title of equal value for the remainder of the contract.