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Justification and Approval for Single Source Awards

USITC - 050 (Rev. 4/2022)

Print Form U.S. International Trade Commission 500 E Street, SW Washington, DC 20436 United States Phone: 202-205-3098 www.usitc.gov

Print Form

Consolidated J&A for actions Not Exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) (FAR 13.501)

Contracting Office Requiring Office

U.S. International Trade Commission

Office of Procurement

500 E Street S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20436

U.S. International Trade Commission

500 E Street S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20436

Office of Operations

Justification and Approval for: Single Source Brand Name

1. REQUISITION NUMBER: 6500-OARS-25-0045 ESTIMATED TOTAL VALUE:

2. Description of supplies or Services Required to Meet Agency:

This is for acquisition of a FedRAMP-certified S Integrated Library System (ILS) to support the management of library print resources at the U.S. International Trade Commission. The ILS will provide support for the core functions of cataloging, circulation, OPAC/Discovery, user management, reporting, system hosting, and technical support.

3. Justification for Limited Competition:

EOS.Web supports core functions such as cataloging, circulation, patron management, and OPAC/Discovery, making it well-suited for managing the ITC Library’s print collection. It integrates with current workflows and the EBSCO discovery service and the vendor's exclusive maintenance rights justify a sole source contract, avoiding costly migration, staff re-training, and disruption. We have not identified any other FedRAMP-certified ILS that matches EOS.Web in affordability, simplicity, and proven effectiveness in managing a small collection. The only alternatives are designed for larger collections according to 2025 Library Automation System Survey, while such complex systems are not cost-effective for our under 40,000 volume collection.

5. Requiring Officer's Certification:

I certify that the facts and representations in this justification, included herein, meet the Government's need and that the supporting data which forms the basis for this justification is complete and accurate.

Printed Name, Requiring POC

Grace Wu

Date

May 21, 2025

Signature

6. Contracting Officer Certification: Posted:

I have received this justification and find it to be accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Printed Name, Contracting Officer

Alisha Hunt

Date

May 22, 2025

Signature

DateUSITC.GOVPosted: www.sam.gov (>$25,000)

4. Description of Market Research Conducted and Results:

Based on the evaluation of available systems through online research, EOS.Web is the most suitable choice for US International Trade Commission Library print collection. It is fully FedRAMP-certified, aligns with the required technical and functional needs, and offers a cost-effective solution.

Vendor Name: SirsiDynix Inc.

U.S. International Trade Commission 500 E Street, SW Washington, DC 20436 United States Phone: 202-205-3098 www.usitc.gov J:\usitc graphics\seal in blue.jpg Justification and Approval for Single Source Awards USITC - 050 (Rev. 4/2022) Justification & Approval for Single Source Awards Form required for justification & approvals under the simplified acquisition threshold. currently there is only a form for over the SAT, which is much longer and in depth than required by the FAR 9.0.0.2.20101008.1.734229 Deborah Bridge 4/3/2018

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Washington, D.C. 20436 U.S. International Trade Commission

500 E Street S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20436 Justification and Approval for:

5. Requiring Officer's Certification:

I certify that the facts and representations in this justification, included herein, meet the Government's need and that the supporting data which forms the basis for this justification is complete and accurate.

6. Contracting Officer Certification: Posted:

I have received this justification and find it to be accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.