DA10--Micromedex Pharmacy Knowledge Information Subscription Amendment: POP 03/01/26-12/31/28 Base YR: 03/01/26-12/31/26

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 (VISN 1) is soliciting quotes for a Base-Plus-Two-Year subscription to the Merative Micromedex Redbook pharmaceutical knowledge and pricing database, combined with the Clinical Evidence Plus add-on package. The procurement is structured as a Fair and Open Competition Other (FAOCO) under FAR 6.302-1(c) and is limited exclusively to two Merative-authorized distributors: J.E. Federal Enterprises LLC and Cox Subscriptions Inc. VISN 1 requires enterprise-wide IP address-validated access across all facilities, compatibility with standard web browsers and Windows environments, 508 compliance, mobile device compatibility, and same-business-day customer support. Award will be made solely on the basis of lowest total price for all three line items combined, with the government intending to award without discussions, making the initial offer final. The response deadline is February 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, with quotes to be submitted via email to Chadwin Walker (chadwin.walker@va.gov) with a copy to Contracting Officer Deidra Thomas (deidra.thomas@va.gov).

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and represents a contract continuation with the current standardized Micromedex Redbook platform, which VISN 1 has utilized for over eight years following comparative evaluation against alternatives such as Lexicomp and Clinical Solutions. The period of performance consists of a nine-month base year from March 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, followed by two optional one-year periods (January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027, and January 1, 2028 through December 31, 2028). The vendor must provide technical support, system administration, quarterly usage statistics reporting, and on-request training services across all VISN 1 sites. The NAICS code is 513210 (Software Publishers) with a Product Service Code of DA10 (IT and Telecom—Business Application/Application Development Software as a Service), and the small business size standard is $47 million. Performance will take place throughout the United States across all VISN 1 facilities, with the vendor responsible for maintaining system accessibility, ensuring minimal downtime, and providing compatibility with the VA's CPRS electronic medical record software.