# STAT-REF Library Subscription

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c26324p1013

- Solicitation number: 36C26324P1013
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Awarded to Teton Data Systems
- Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Contracting office: Network Contract Office 23 (36C263)
- NAICS: 519290 Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services
- Product or service code: R605 Library Services
- County: Hennepin County (FIPS 27053). https://abierto.us/counties/hennepin-county-mn-27053
- City: Minneapolis. https://abierto.us/cities/minneapolis-mn-2743000
- First posted: July 29, 2024
- Last posted: July 29, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7eb1f48df03745bb8778d8745ee0d98d/view

## Description

This is a Notice of Intent published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a)(1) requiring the dissemination of information regarding proposed contract actions. This Notice of Intent is for a proposed award of a sole source, firm-fixed price contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. It is not a request for competitive quotes.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to Teton Data Systems with 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements because they are the only vendor is authorized to provide the STAT!Ref Electronic Resource for healthcare professionals and BoardVitals.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 519290 and the service code is R605. While this synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The Government understands that Elsevier Inc. is the only company that provides their proprietary services.

However, vendors that believe they can provide the capabilities required to fully meet the Government's requirement may submit information in writing to Cameron.rick@va.gov@va.gov within ten calendar days after publication of this notice. Such documentation will be reviewed solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Teton Data Systems (UEI TQV5MPCGZ8H4)
- Contract: 36C26324P1013, purchase order
- Obligated: $111,223.00
- Competition: Not Competed, 1 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 36C26324P1013 was reused as the contract number; same awarding office 36C263 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_36C26324P1013_3600_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- July 29, 2024: Special notice, due August 5, 2024 at 1:00 PM EDT. Notice 7eb1f48df03745bb8778d8745ee0d98d. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7eb1f48df03745bb8778d8745ee0d98d/view

## Points of contact

- Cameron Rick, Contract Specialist, cameron.rick@va.gov, 651-293-3036

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