Inactive

52.212-2 EVALUATION COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, will be used. The comparative evaluation procedures will be used in accordance with FAR 13.10... 52.212-2 EVALUATION COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, will be used. The comparative evaluation procedures will be used in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3). The Government will award a Firm-Fixed Price contract to the responsible quoter using a comparative evaluation. The comparative evaluation will be performed in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3). The government reserves the right to select a quotation that provides benefit to the government that exceeds the minimum but is not required to do so. Quoters are advised that the quotation may exceed the requirements, but the government is not requesting or accepting alternate quotes; each response must respond to the solicitation requirement, Statement of Need (SON) and the RFQ. Quoters shall submit a letter of authorization from the Original Equipment manufacturer for all E-books being offered. And submit a signed Limitation on Sub-Contracting (LOS). The government will apply the following comparative evaluation process as the basis for the award: Assess the direct comparison of one quote with another using a uniform and fair approach to determine which quote provides the government what it needs, where and when in accordance with the SON and RFQ. Factors: Technical, Past Performance, Delivery/installation, and Price 1. Technical: A. Statement of Need: Must be able to meet Statement of Need specifications to provide electronic journal subscriptions from various publishers and capability to provide International Standards Serial Number (ISSN# s) for all subscriptions. B. Required Documentation: Provide documentation describing capabilities and approach to provide electronic journal subscriptions. B. Deliverables Contractor must have capability to provide subscription services to all internet portal (IP s) addresses located in the Statement of Need and Delivery Schedule. Contractor must have capability to provide subscription services to all internet portal (IP s) addresses located in the Statement of Need and Delivery Schedule. C. Required Documentation: Provide documentation describing ability to provide subscriptions via all IP addresses. 2. Performance: Must submit 3 past performances for the same or similar products/services provided to other government entities or private sectors. 3. Delivery/installation: Shall complete delivery and installation 30 days after receipt of the award. 4. Price: This factor evaluates the overall price to determine if the proposed price is fair and reasonable. The Government may determine an offer unacceptable if the proposed prices are materially unbalanced which is defined as significantly understated or overstated in relation to the actual cost of that work or when the price is determined not to be fair and reasonable. Most advantageous to the government, quotes must use the enclosed Price Schedule. Once one quotation is found acceptable, it is compared to the remaining ones, and the best one is chosen for the best value to the government. The Government intends to make award selection without clarification or discussion but may determine after evaluating submitted quotes that the elements stated in FAR 13.106-2(b) for evaluation procedures are necessary and conduct them as appropriate. The Government reserves the right to make no award if no quotes meet the requirements of this solicitation. To be eligible for award offerors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submission of the quote in accordance with the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. SDVOSB must be certified and verified in VetBiz @ https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ . Contractors must have NAICS 519290-Web Search Portals and all other information Services in SAM registration. Submit Quotes to Leonora Simmons @leonora.simmons@va.gov no later than 09/15/2023 @10am. EST. To be accepted, quotes must conform to the SON, RFQ, and Evaluation Criteria.

Inactive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)

Pre-Solicitation This is a Pre-Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. THIS PRE-SO... Pre-Solicitation This is a Pre-Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. THIS PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR A QUOTE (RFQ). VENDORS SHOULD NOT SUBMIT FORMAL QUOTES UNTIL THE RFQ IS POSTED ON THIS WEBSITE. This notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for the information resulting from this posting. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 8), James A. Haley Veterans Hospital (JAHVH), Tampa, FL, intends to issue a Request for Quote (RFQ), H Medical Journal Subscriptions. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is The NAICS code for this requirement is NAICS Code 513199 -All Other Publishers with 1,000 employees. SCOPE: The contractor shall provide The JAHVA Library Service requires the services of a contractor with established relationships with publishing houses to provide basic journal subscription service, required support, and specialized electronic access services in support of Veterans care, to fulfill requirements for e-journal periodical subscriptions. These subscriptions are required to assist staff at the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital and Clinics in conducting health services research, preparing reports, and providing other knowledge-based information documents. See SON attached. The actual Solicitation #36C24824Q0022 is anticipated to be posted to the Beta.SAM.gov website on or about 8/31/2023, closing date: of 9/15/2023 @10am EST. Quoters should continue to monitor Beta.SAM.gov for the RFQ and any subsequent Amendments to that RFQ. All Quoters must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database; see https://www.sam.gov for complete online Reps and Certs. SDVOSBs must be certified and verified in VetBiz and must be authorized distributors. The point of contact is Leonora Simmons, Contract Specialist, email: leonora.simmons@va.gov