Electronic resources subscriptions
Active Indefinite Delivery Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 03310325D0005
- Awardee
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Third Iron LLC UEI LHCYSTFRVA91
- Awarding agency
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Library of Congress
- Task orders
- 1 $9,465 obligated
Award facts
- Opportunity
-
- Fedlink electronic resources solicitation Solicitation · LCFDL24R0029 · Posted Sep 10, 2024
- Combined order value
-
- $9,465 Current, with exercised options
- $25,035 Potential, with all options
- Last date to order 82% complete
- IDV ceiling <1% used
- $50,000,000.00
- Maximum order
- $50,000,000.00
- Award type
- Single award
- Who can order
- All agencies
- NAICS code
- 519290 Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 13 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
The Library of Congress awarded a single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract valued at $50 million to Third Iron LLC, a library services company based in Hugo, Minnesota, with an ultimate completion date of December 31, 2026. This contract was established through the FEDLINK program to provide commercial off-the-shelf electronic information resources and related services to federal agencies across the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. The solicitation, LCFDL24R0029, was structured across four lots: Electronic Resources/Databases, Document Delivery Services, Associated Publications, and Specialized Access/Product Integration, with contractors required to offer Lot 1 services to qualify for Lots 3 and 4. Third Iron LLC specializes in digital library resource discovery and access platforms, with primary offerings including BrowZine and Third Iron Complete, which enable users to search, discover, and access academic and research content. The contract includes requirements for firm-fixed unit pricing, volume discounts at specified thresholds, and monthly sales reporting, with a guaranteed minimum of $3,000 per contract.
Under this indefinite delivery vehicle, a delivery order was issued by the Department of Defense's Bureau of Medicine and Surgery on July 1, 2025, valued at $25,035 for a subscription to LibKey, a linking provider service designed to assist researchers in accessing full-text journal articles through June 30, 2030. The original solicitation evaluation criteria emphasized past performance, technical expertise, project management capabilities, cost control, timeliness, and business relations, with eligible ordering agencies including federal entities throughout the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. The contract period consists of one base year with three one-year option periods, extending through December 31, 2028, providing federal agencies nationwide and worldwide access to comprehensive electronic research resources and scholarly materials to enhance information accessibility and research capabilities across government institutions.
Task orders
| Task order | Ordering agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subscription to libkey, linking provider to assist researchers in accessing full text journal articles. | Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (Navy) | $9,465 |
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise an Option | -$3,000 | |
| Original award | $3,000 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 03310325D0005?
03310325D0005 was awarded to Third Iron LLC by Library of Congress on December 20, 2025.
How much is contract 03310325D0005 worth?
Orders under 03310325D0005 have obligated $9,465. Their combined potential value, with all options, is $25,035. 03310325D0005's own ceiling is $50,000,000. A single order can be worth up to $50,000,000.
How many orders have been placed under contract 03310325D0005?
1 order has been placed under 03310325D0005, the latest on July 1, 2025.
Who can order from contract 03310325D0005?
03310325D0005 is a single award indefinite delivery contract. All agencies can place orders on it.
Was contract 03310325D0005 competed?
The extent of competition for 03310325D0005 was full and open competition. The government received 13 offers.
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