# Drug Information Electronic Database Subscription Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c24925q0135 - Solicitation number: 36C24925Q0135 - Notice type: Award notice (first published as sources sought) - Status: Awarded to J.E. Federal Enterprises, LLC for $499,887.00 - Department: Department of Veterans Affairs - Contracting office: 249-Network Contract Office 9 (36C249) - NAICS: 541511 Custom Computer Programming Services - Product or service code: 7610 Books and Pamphlets - Set-aside: Service-disabled veteran-owned small business set-aside - County: Lee County (FIPS 01081). https://abierto.us/counties/lee-county-al-01081 - City: Auburn. https://abierto.us/cities/auburn-al-0103076 - First posted: February 10, 2025 - Last posted: March 18, 2025 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d6fb56020838448fa09fbe5c49db4650/view ## Description This solicitation amendment addresses vendor inquiries regarding the request for quote. See continuation page for Questions and Answers. This requirement is for a Drug information electronic database reference subscription and is used as an encyclopedia or online informational book that pharmacists can utilize. **Category 1:** **Requirements Clarification 1. Web-Based or Mobile Application:** **RFQ Reference:** The electronic medical reference will be accessible to employees physically on-site at any facility/office within VISN 9 as well as remotely through Virtual Private Network (VPN), Citrix Access Gateway (CAG) as well as mobile devices (Page 7) Question: Will the solution need to include both a web-based application and a mobile application, or will a responsive web-based interface accessible via mobile devices suffice? **A:** responsive web-based interface accessible via mobile devices is sufficient 2. Database Updates and Management: **RFQ Reference:** Database content shall be updated regularly throughout the performance period, at no less than monthly frequency. (Page 7) Questions: Will the contractor be responsible for data migration, creating a new database, or merging updates into an existing database? **A:** N/A Will users have the ability to manipulate or update data through the application, or is access read-only? **A:** N/A How large is the existing database schema? **A:** I don t have an answer to this. Will blob storage be required (e.g., PDFs, Word documents, image files)? **A:** N/A Is there an estimated number of end users utilizing the product simultaneously? **A:** I don t have an estimate, but no issue with the incumbent contractor. Will we be expected to create, modify, or view database stored procedures? **A:** **N/A 3. Training Format and Delivery:** **RFQ Reference:** Contractor shall provide online training tutorials to users at no additional expense to the government (Page 7) Questions: Are there any VA preferred formats or software suites for training tutorials, such as webinars (Webex), video tutorials, PowerPoint presentations, or interactive assessments? **A:** No preference Is there a requirement for certifications or assessments upon completion of the training? **A:** **No Category 2:** **Technical and Infrastructure Requirements 4. Hosting Environment:** **RFQ Reference:** Authorized Office of Information and Technology (OIT) Personnel will conduct all installations locally. (Page 9) Questions: Will the application be hosted on VISN 9 s web servers (e.g., Windows IIS or Apache), or would a cloud-based solution (Azure, AWS) be acceptable? **A:** N/A If cloud hosting is allowed, are there any preferred cloud service providers or compliance requirements (e.g., FedRAMP)? **A:** N/A How many hosting environments would be required during the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)? (e.g., Development, Testing, Staging, Production) **A:** N/A Is it correct to assume that production would be hosted on VISN 9 servers post-code delivery to OIT, or is cloud hosting acceptable for production as well? **A:** **N/A 5. CI/CD Pipeline and Deployment:** **Question:** Is there a preference for delivering the solution via a CI/CD pipeline (e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) or as packaged files for on-premises deployment? **A:** **N/A 6. Integration with Existing Systems:** **Questions:** Will the solution need to integrate with any existing VA systems beyond VPN and CAG access, such as Active Directory or Single Sign-On (SSO) systems? **A:** **N/A 7. License and Certification Questions:** **Micromedex Drug Information Database:** Will the Micromedex Drug Information Database be provided by the VA, or is the contractor responsible for procuring the necessary licenses and access for integration? **A:** N/A If the contractor is responsible, are there any licensing limitations or preferred vendors we should be aware of? **A:** N/A Additionally, will the database need to be hosted on VA s infrastructure or can it be hosted on a cloud-based platform as part of the proposed solution? **A:** N/A Does the Micromedex database currently have an existing API that we can leverage for integration, or will the contractor be responsible for developing a new API? **A:** N/A If an existing API is available, can you provide information on the API documentation, access requirements, and any limitations? **A:** N/A If a new API is needed, are there any preferred standards or protocols (e.g., REST or GraphQL) that we should follow? **A:** **N/A Category 3:** **Documentation and Compliance 8. Documentation Requirements:** **RFQ Reference:** Confirmation of Work (Page 9) Questions: Are there specific requirements for pre-deployment documentation (e.g., architecture diagrams, data flow diagrams, engineering documents) and post-deployment documentation (e.g., user manuals, security plans)? **A:** No Is there a preferred format or template for these documents? **A:** **No 9. Toolsets and Methodology:** **RFQ Reference:** Confirmation of Work (Page 9) Questions: Does the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) have a preferred set of development tools, project management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps), or CI/CD platforms? **A:** No If not, can the contractor propose a toolset as part of the solution? **A:** No 10. Compliance with VA Technical Reference Model (TRM): **RFQ Reference:** All information Technology (IT) resources required to provide access to electronic reference shall be documented as approved by VA Technical Reference Module (TRM). **Question:** Are there any specific TRM-approved technologies or security protocols that should be prioritized in the solution? **A:** No ## Award on USAspending - Recipient: J.E. Federal Enterprises, LLC (UEI H2LJN48V3KD4) - Contract: 36C24925P0403, purchase order - Obligated: $185,355.48 - Competition: Competed Under SAP, 3 offers received - Link: award number 36C24925P0403 equals the contract number; same awarding office 36C249 (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_36C24925P0403_3600_-NONE-_-NONE-/ ## Publications - February 10, 2025: Sources sought, due February 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM EST. Notice b832afed38914097b7ae700e49b99032. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b832afed38914097b7ae700e49b99032/view - February 27, 2025: Solicitation, due March 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM EST. Notice 89595b3a3533424c91275741ad0e6a01. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/89595b3a3533424c91275741ad0e6a01/view - February 27, 2025: Presolicitation, due March 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM EST. Notice 9be7267096794a97a9ccafa8fdff9cc9. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9be7267096794a97a9ccafa8fdff9cc9/view - March 3, 2025: Solicitation, due March 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM EST. Notice 5b6dc12be00942f7b275bf9984557c8f. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5b6dc12be00942f7b275bf9984557c8f/view - March 4, 2025: Solicitation, due March 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM EST. Notice 6d783df46a214ae191a5213ca6c2e19e. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6d783df46a214ae191a5213ca6c2e19e/view - March 18, 2025: Award notice. Notice d6fb56020838448fa09fbe5c49db4650. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d6fb56020838448fa09fbe5c49db4650/view ## Points of contact - Christina Lawrence, Contracting Specialist, Christina.Lawrence2@va.gov, 615-225-3426 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract and USAspending.gov award data. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c24925q0135.