SolicitationPosted Sep 30, 2026·Responses due Oct 15, 2026

EBSCO Discovery Services Electronic Medical Library Subscription Base Plus Four Option Years

Veterans Affairs · 252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)

Stage
Open solicitation
NAICS
513120
Value
Not stated
Solicitation
36C25227Q0039
Set-aside
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
PSC
7630
Place
Madison, WI, USA
Contact
Erica Grimslid (erica.grimslid@va.gov)
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What the notice says

VA Madison is seeking a new Base + 4 Option Year Contract for EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS), a comprehensive platform that consolidates access to all electronic resources. EDS offers a single point of entry for searching and retrieving a vast selection of digital materials, streamlining the user experience and minimizing the learning curve. The ability to customize the interface and content�along with seamless integration into the VA�s existing SharePoint environment�makes EDS uniquely well-suited to the operational and technical requirements of the hospital. The contractor will remotely insta… (show all)

ll the product onto the Madison VAMC system. Following installation, Education Service will conduct on-site training and in-service sessions for the VA Madison Library Manager and facility staff. Once installation and training are complete, the service will be accessible through our local intranet for use by all Madison VA staff EBSCO Discovery Service will Include the following: MEDLINE ULTIMATE eBOOK SUBSCRIPTION NURSING COLLECTION eBOOK SUBSCRIPTION MEDICAL COLLECTION

Who won similar work

3 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Matched by: Same agency (Veterans Affairs), same NAICS 513120.

Single-winner award sizes (3): middle half $60K to $231K, median $106K; range $14K to $356K.

WinnerAwardsValueLast
PRENAX INC1$356KJan 13, 2025
J.E. FEDERAL ENTERPRISES, LLC. AUBURN 368301$106KJul 18, 2025
EBSCO INDUSTRIES INC1$14KDec 26, 2024

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