7610--Audio Digest Platinum Digest Subscription VISN1 Library Base Plus 4 options

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Solicitation number
36C24124Q0086
Agency
Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
513199 All Other Publishers
PSC
7610 Books And Pamphlets
Place of performance
Visn 1 Department Of Veteran Affairs

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

This pre-solicitation notice seeks annual subscriptions to the Audio Digest Platinum online continuing medical education platform from Ovid Technologies to meet the needs of Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 libraries. The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to negotiate solely with Ovid Technologies under FAR 6.302-1 authority as its solution best satisfies requirements for accessible, mobile-friendly recorded medical lectures and literature. Interested parties must respond by November 17, 2023 to demonstrate ability to provide this product, after which the agency will determine if open market procurement is required.

The NAICS code is 513199 and there is no set-aside designation. As the current provider, Ovid Technologies is identified as able to meet the network's need for up-to-date, audio-compatible continuing education resources for its physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. The estimated value is $194,000 annually for one subscription covering the base year December 31, 2023 through December 30, 2024, with four one-year options.

Notice text

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLICIT BRAND NAME- Ovid Technolgies

Response Due Date: November 17, 2023, by 11:00AM (EST)

Requirement:

Description

Manufacturer

Quantity

Unit of Purchase

ADFP-SV-LDI

ADF - Online CME for Institutions (former Audio Digest Platinum)

VISN 1 - WIDE

OVID TECHNOLOGIES

1

EA

Period of Performance:

Base: 12/31/2023 12/30/2024

Option 1: 12/31/2024 12/30/2025

Option 2: 12/31/2025 12/30/2026

Option 3: 12/31/2026 12/30/2027

Option 4: 12/31/2027 12/30/2028

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 tyler.kenyon@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.

Attachments

Files attached to this notice, newest first
File Type Posted
Limiting Sources Justification Audio Digest_Redacted.pdf PDF
36C24124Q0086.docx DOCX document

Notice history

Notices posted for this opportunity, newest first
Notice Type Posted
J065--689-23-4-7441-0228: RADIOLOGY EQUIPMENT SERVICES (VA-23-00063841) - Ashley Zannikos Latest solicitation Solicitation
7610--Audio Digest Platinum Digest Subscription VISN1 Library Base Plus 4 options This notice · Original Pre-Solicitation

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