R605--LWW High Impact / Ovid High Impact

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Program Contracting Activity Central is issuing a Sources‑Sought notice (Solicitation 36C77626Q0185) to identify small‑business firms capable of providing a commercial, off‑the‑shelf, web‑based subscription to the OVID LWW High Impact (also called OVID High Impact) collection for the VHA network. The anticipated award will be a single‑award, firm‑fixed‑price contract with a 12‑month base period, set aside for total small‑business participation (NAICS 519290). Contractors must be able to deliver unrestricted, simultaneous access to all listed journals via IP‑address authentication, support VPN remote users, ensure Section 508 compliance, provide continuous content updates with no embargo, and offer nationwide technical support (responses within two business days) and usage statistics. Offerors must submit company name, address, UEI, point‑of‑contact information, and indicate eligibility for small‑business programs and ability to meet the applicable subcontracting‑limitation clauses (VAAR 852.219‑75 or FAR 52.219‑14). Responses are due by 10:00 a.m. Central Time, 1 May 2026, via email to Shaun Pitts (Shaun.Pitts@va.gov) with the required subject line; phone calls will not be accepted.

Notice ID

4f67bba876eb49879e5348026c240e35

Solicitation Number

36C77626Q0185

NAICS Code

519290

Classification Code

R605