R605--LWW High Impact/Ovid High Impact

The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center is procuring a firm-fixed-price commercial subscription to Ovid LWW High Impact scientific journals for the Veterans Health Administration, with solicitation due June 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM CDT. This procurement is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs); the NAICS code is 519290 with a 1000-employee size standard.

The contract runs June 22, 2026 through June 21, 2027 (one base year). The contractor must provide all VHA network sites with unrestricted, simultaneous web-based access to full-text journals via IP address validation and enterprise authentication, with no embargo periods and continuous content updates. Required capabilities include Section 508 compliance, PDF full-text articles, access to online-only supplements and images, mobile device accessibility (iOS and Android), unlimited remote VPN access, usage statistics at IP and enterprise levels, and nationwide technical support with a single point of contact responding within two business days.

Offerors submit electronic quotes in two parts: Part 1 (Price) with completed SF 1449 and all-inclusive pricing, and Part 2 (Technical) limited to 20 pages demonstrating acceptability across six factors—collection coverage and currency, authentication and access, Section 508 accessibility, usability and content formats, support and customer service, and usage reporting. The Government will evaluate on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with technical acceptability mandatory before price consideration. Questions are due June 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM CDT. The contract incorporates standard FAR clauses plus VA-specific requirements addressing SDVOSB certification and a 50% limitation on subcontracting for services.