7630--EBSCO Medical Database Subscription Base Plus Three (3) Option Years

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, IL, is issuing a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 36C25226Q0589) for a Firm‑Fixed‑Price contract to provide EBSCOhost medical and research database subscription services. This SDVOSB‑only set‑aside (Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business) will award the contract to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offeror. The requirement includes a base year (08/01/2026 – 07/31/2027) and three one‑year options (through 07/31/2030). Offerors must submit pricing for all four CLINs (Base 0001 and Options 1001, 2001, 3001) using the fillable pricing table and must be certified SDVOSBs listed in VetCert. Quotes are due by 09:00 AM CST on July 16, 2026, via email to Erica.Grimslid@va.gov with the subject line “RFQ 36C25226Q0589 EBSCO Subscription Services SDVOSB [Vendor Name]”. Key performance requirements include 24/7 technical support, a response to FHCC within 1 hour of issue notification (normal hours), and a Field Service Engineer contact to the Contracting Officer’s Representative within 2 hours. All work must comply with VA safety standards, applicable industry/manufacturer standards, and all relevant federal, state, and local regulations. Late submissions will not be considered, and the government assumes no responsibility for transmission issues.

Notice ID

aed1553176064fc98f75ee3eb12ae0ca

Solicitation Number

36C25226Q0589001

NAICS Code

513120

Classification Code

7630