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The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 (VISN 1), is announcing its intent to award a sole source, 4-year subscription contract to Elsevier Inc. for the Embase Biomedical and Pharmacological Online Journal Database. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 (VISN 1) - VA Medical Center, VISN1 Knowledge Information Library System - OEM/Vendor: - Elsevier Inc. (sole publisher and licensor of Embase.com) - Products/Services Requested: - Elsevier Embase Biomedical and Pharmacological Online Journal Subscription - 4-year subscription (base year plus 3 option years) - Access to a biomedical database with over 32 million records and 8,500 journals - Advanced search capabilities, extensive drug and device indexing - IP-based authentication, 508 compliance, and training services - Supports systematic reviews, drug safety monitoring, and evidence-based research for all VISN1 facilities - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source procurement due to proprietary copyrights and licenses exclusive to Elsevier - No available small business resellers - Electronic delivery and access for all VISN1 facilities - Place of Performance: - VA VISN1/VAMC Jamaica Plain, 150 South Huntington Avenue, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130-4817

INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE DIRECT TO SOFTWARE PUBLISHER ELSEVIER INC