eBook Innovation Award and Subscription Office of Informatics and Analytics Request for Information VA701-13-I-0153 April 12, 2013 Introduction: This Request for Information (RFI) is for information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). VA is currently conducting market research to locate qualified, experiences and interested potential sources. Responses will not be considered proposals nor will any award be made by interested parties in responding to this Sources Sought announcement. Background: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA) requires an existing commercial off-the-shelf web-based database, OVID Medical and Health Sciences Electronic Textbooks product that will be made available throughout the VHA healthcare system. Requirements: Objectives: The desired goals of the nationwide provision of a subscription to a collection of full text, electronic journals are as follows: Providing access nationwide to a collection of full text, electronic journals that will build on the already in place enterprise wide subscriptions to the web based versions of New England Journal of Medicine and ACP Pier Plus from STAT!Ref. Initiating a nationwide, centralized purchase to capitalize on the economies of scale offered by vendors. Negotiating one contract to decrease the current contracting and reviewing efforts that are required at the facility and/or Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) level and thereby avoid the costs and workload associated with multiple procurements. Making the collection of full text, electronic journals accessible throughout the network through CPRS (Computerized Patient Record System), the VA's Electronic Health Record, to ensure consistent access at the bedside for all VHA health professionals and staff. The vendor must provide a single web URL which will provide the VA with a single point of entry to all resources provided. Interested contractors who are responsible and capable of performing this type of work are strongly encouraged to respond by the date specified. At this time, no acquisition strategy has been decided. Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be one year (base year) from date of award with four-one year option periods. Submittal Information: Contractors having the skills and capabilities necessary to perform the stated requirements should submit a response of no more than fifteen (15) pages in length, single spaced, 12 point font minimum. The Government will not review any other data or attachments that are in excess of the 15 pages. Companies should provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate their capability to fulfill these requirements. Interested parties shall furnish the following minimum information: Company name and address Company point of contact name, telephone number and email address Company business size and status (i.e., Large Business, Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Women-Owned Small Business, etc.), the number of years in business, affiliate information: parent company, joint venture partners, and potential teaming partners If the company holds a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Contract, list the GSA Contract Number and relevant SINS. Capabilities/Qualifications: A written response providing clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capacity to fulfill this requirement. Description of the capabilities/qualifications/skills your company possesses to perform services described in the scope of work. Past Experience: Brief summary of the company history relative to similar requirements. Offer may provide the following information on a maximum of three similar projects for which the responder was a prime or subcontractor. The name, address, and value of each project. The Prime Contract Type, Firm Fixed-Price, or Time and Material. The name, telephone and address of the owner of each project. Description of each project and why it is relevant to this requirement. Include difficulties and successes. Your company's role and services provided for each project. What kinds of performance assessment methods are commonly used? What are the common qualifications of the people who are providing these services? The applicable NAICS code for this project is 519130 with a Small Business Size Standard of 500 employees. It is requested that the above information be provided no later than Friday, April 23, 2013 at 1:00PM EST. Responses should be emailed to Yolanda M. Ray at
[email protected]. All email correspondence for this project must reference the RFI Number, Project Identifier and Project Title in the subject line of the email. Example: RFI: VA701-13-I-0153, eBook Innovation Award and Subscription. DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.