Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking a contractor to provide a subscription to the American Psychological Association (APA) Mental Health Database, which includes PsycINFO, PsycARTICLES, and PsycBOOKS. The contractor must provide enterprise-wide access to the databases, with no embargo and continuous incremental updates. The contractor must also support IP validation, federated single sign-on, and remote access for VA users. The contract will be for a period of one year, with four option years. The contractor must provide technical support and customer service, including a single point of contact and responses within two business days.
Some key features of the required database subscription include:
• Collection coverage and currency: The database must provide comprehensive coverage of mental health and psychology topics, with no embargo and continuous incremental updates.
• Authentication and access: The contractor must support IP validation, federated single sign-on, and remote access for VA users.
• ICT accessibility: The database must conform to Section 508 standards for accessibility.
• Usability and content formats: The database must have a user-friendly interface, with logical navigation and easy-to-use features.
• Support and customer service: The contractor must provide technical support and customer service, including a single point of contact and responses within two business days.