Veterans Health Affairs, Network Contracting Office 5, is issuing this Notice of Intent to Sole Source in order to identify any potential sources that have the resources and capabilities to access comprehensive Medical, Nursing and Dental literature from one source that is compatible with VA platforms. This database subscriptions will support the Washington DC, VA Medical Center. REQUIRED SERVICES: Database Subscriptions: A. EBSCO Publishing Product Description-Annual Database Subscription Period of Performance EBSCO Nursing Reference Center Plus 01/31/2020 through 01/30/2021 Medline Complete 01/31/2020 through 01/30/2021 Dentistry & Oral Sciences Sources 01/31/2020 through 01/30/2021 This notice of intent is not a request for quotations; Interested parties may express their interest by providing a capabilities statement NLT January 14, 2020 at 4:00 PM EST. The capabilities statement must provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capability of the party to provide the required services. A determination not to compete this proposed contract upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. When responding to this announcement, respondents should refer to Announcement 36C245-20-Q-0154 Notice of Intent. If after January 14, 2020 no viable responses have been received in response to this announcement, Dept of VA shall negotiate solely with EBSCO Publishing. This Special Notice of Intent to sole source is for planning purposes ONLY. The results of this notice will assist in the development of (1) the requirement, and (2) the acquisition strategy (e.g., small business set-aside, full and open competition, etc.). VA assumes no responsibility for any costs incurred associated with the preparation of responses submitted as a result of this notice. The Government anticipates the award of a firm-fixed- price contract. A determination by the Government whether to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competition. INTERESTED & CAPABLE RESPONSES: NCO 5 is seeking responses from businesses that are interested in this procurement and consider themselves to have the resources, rights, and capabilities necessary to provide these services. Please respond with your: Business name, business type, socio-economic status (e.g., Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, Disadvantaged Small Business, 8(a), etc.), person of contact (including telephone number & email address), GSA Contract number if applicable, and DUNS number. Capability statement This notice of intent to award a sole source contract is not a request for competitive quotes. There will be no solicitation available for competitive quotes. Phone calls will not be accepted. Responses must be submitted by 4:00 PM (EST) January 14, 2020. Responses to the information requested above may be submitted via email to
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