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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JULY 30, 2004 FBO #0977
SOURCES SOUGHT

D -- UpToDate Enterprise License Subscription

Notice Date

7/28/2004
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

Contracting Office

Attn: Department of Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Contracting Officer, (04A-H), 7180 Highland Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15206
 

ZIP Code

15206
 

Solicitation Number

244-04-00451
 

Response Due

8/6/2004
 

Point of Contact

Point of Contact - Pamela Rayburg, Contract Specialist, Ph: (412) 365-5429, Fx:(412) 365-5444, Contracting Officer - Pamela Rayburg, Contract Specialist, Ph:(412) 365-5429, Fx:(412) 365-5444
 

E-Mail Address

Email your questions to Pamela Rayburg
(pamela.rayburg@med.va.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

The VISN 4 Network Pittsburgh, PA 15215 intends to negotiate with UpToDate, 54 Washington Square, Wellesley, MA 02481, on asole source basis pursuant to FAR 6.302-1 for software and licenses. The Enterprise Subscription to UpToDate on-line for on-site access allows MD consult with unlimited on-site access for VISN 4 for one year. Access to UpToDate is granted through IP address validation, eliminating the need for users to enter a username and password. Multiple simultaneous users have immediate access to UpToDate from any web-enabled computer within the VISN 4 network. UpToDate provides access to telephone and email technica support. Content updates are performed on an on-going basis and are released every four months. UpToDate is written by physicians. It provides critical reviews of the best practices, and these practices are updated as soon as any information indicated a change is necessary. It is updated daily from its internet site. UpToDate will provide the java script applet necessary to authenticate users. It provides a suite of online information products via desktops to aid in clinical decision making. This product both identifies and critically evaluates best practices for the purpose of assisting in differential diagnosises. Firms who wish to identify their interest and capability to provide an alternate system which will meet the capabilities and functionality described above may notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, no later than 9:00 A.M. on 8/06/2004. Such notification must include a complete description of proposed software and licenses, including narrative and capabilities described above. Notification shall be mailed to Pamela Rayburg, Contracting Officer, 7180 Highland Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. Upon receipt of any such notifications, the Contracting Officer will determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement or proceed with sole source negotiations. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals.
 

Web Link

RFP 244-04-00451
(http://www.bos.oamm.va.gov/solicitation?number=244-04-00451)
 

Place of Performance

Address: VISN 4

Zip Code: 15215

Country: United States
 

Record

SN00631984-W 20040730/040728212022 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
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