SAM #36C77626Q0187

VA Seeks APA Mental Health Database Subscription for VHA System

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), is seeking a one-year, enterprise-wide subscription to three American Psychological Association (APA) Mental Healthcare databases to support mental health professionals across the VHA system. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Veterans Health Administration (VHA) - Contracting office: PCAC (36C776), Independence, OH - OEM Highlight: - American Psychological Association (APA) is the sole OEM for the requested databases - Products/Services Requested: - Web-based electronic subscription to three APA databases: - PsycINFO - PsycARTICLES - PsycBOOKS - Subscription must provide: - Enterprise-wide access for all VHA users - IP authentication and remote VPN user support - 508 compliance (accessibility) - Compatibility with standard web browsers and Windows - 24/7 access, including mobile device accessibility - Usage statistics reporting - Training services (on-demand and live for VHA and VA library staff) - Nationwide technical support with a single point of contact and two-business-day response - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Subscription must be 508 compliant - Must support both on-site and remote (VPN) users - Training and technical support are required nationwide - Usage statistics must be provided - Place of Performance: - VHA healthcare system (nationwide) - Contracting office located in Independence, OH

Description

INTRODUCTION

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration (VHA) requires an existing, commercial, off-the-shelf, web-based electronic subscription to three (3) APA Mental Healthcare databases: PsycINFO, PsycARTICLES, and PsycBOOKS, which will be made available throughout the VHA healthcare system.

DESCRIPTION

Please see the attached DRAFT Performance Work Statement for requirement details.

ADMINISTRATIVE

This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice Only and serves as the synopsis of the contract action in accordance with Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul (RFO) 5.101 and 5.201.  A written solicitation will be issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) conducted in accordance with RFO Parts 12 and 15.  The solicitation will be competed on a full and open basis.  The NAICS Code for this procurement - 519290 Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services, size standard of 1,000 employees. The Product/Service Codes is R605.  Interested contractors should watch for the issuance of the solicitation which will have specific instructions and requirements associated with this procurement. The tentative timeframe for issuing the solicitation is the Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26).  

This is a PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE ONLY This is not a request for pricing at this time. All correspondence and responses shall be e-mailed to Andrew Allen,  Andrew.Allen6@va.gov

Additional Links:Department of Veterans Affairs Homepage

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