Sources Sought Notice for LWW Collection Subscriptions
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- HT001125RFI0228
- Agency
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Defense Health Agency
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 519290 Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services
- Place of performance
- Falls Church, Virginia 22042, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Health Agency is conducting a market research effort to identify potential sources for Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW) online books, journals, and database subscriptions for military medical libraries. This sources sought notice targets contractors capable of providing comprehensive electronic access to medical and healthcare publications across multiple collections, supporting the Department of Defense Medical Laboratories, Military Services, and the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. The solicitation requires interested parties to submit a 10-page capability statement addressing technical capabilities, expertise, and approach to supporting LWW subscription content by April 22, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Respondents must detail their previous project experience, potential risks, recommended contract vehicles, and ability to support the subscription content. The market research will evaluate contractors' capabilities to provide electronic access with features like unlimited simultaneous users, advanced search functionality, and comprehensive technical support.
The pre-solicitation notice does not indicate a specific set-aside for small businesses, though it welcomes submissions from 8(a), HUBZone, women-owned, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. The contract is structured with a base year from December 31, 2025, to December 30, 2026, and includes four additional option years extending through December 30, 2030. While specific award values are not disclosed, the contract will cover electronic access to over 300 medical and healthcare-related journals and publications across multiple collections, including Ovid Biomedical II, III, IV, and Core Biomedical 2021. The procurement falls under NAICS code 519290 for Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services, with a Product Service Code (PSC) of DA10 for IT and Telecom Business Application Software as a Service. Contractors must demonstrate the ability to provide worldwide technical support, monthly usage reports, and minimal system downtime across computer, tablet, and mobile device platforms.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the capabilities and experience to meet the requirements for Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW) online books, journals, and database subscriptions. Contractors/Institutions responding to this Market Research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The Government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey. Capability Statements which meet the desired characteristics of LWW subscription for books, journals, and databases (mentioned above) and include the Submission Details (also mentioned above) are due no later than 22 April 2025, 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.
Attachment 1 - Draft Statement of Work
Attachment 2 - LWW Collections
Update #1 ·
This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the capabilities and experience to meet the requirements for Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW) online books, journals, and database subscriptions. Contractors/Institutions responding to this Market Research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The Government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey. Capability Statements which meet the desired characteristics of LWW subscription for books, journals, and databases (mentioned above) and include the Submission Details (also mentioned above) are due no later than 22 April 2025, 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.
Attachment 1 - Draft Statement of Work
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 2 - LWW Collections.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| HT001125RFI0228 - LWW Collection.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 - Draft Statement of Work.pdf |
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