FAR 13.1 SSJ_OCLC_AFIT_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) for the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) D'Azzo Research Library's procurement of Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) services. The contract covers OCLC Cataloging and Metadata Subscription and WorldShare ILL products, critical for library operations supporting the U.S. Air and Space Forces. The subscription period runs from 01 August 2025 to 31 July 2026, with options to extend through 31 July 2030, and is funded by FY25 3400 (O&M) funds.

The justification highlights OCLC as the sole source due to its unique library products, being the sole manufacturer and distributor with exclusive copyright. The procurement is a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) stand-alone purchase order, with AFIT conducting market research and determining no alternative vendors can provide the required unified service package. AFIT commits to continually monitoring the marketplace for potential competitive alternatives and will make efforts to ensure future actions are competed under full and open competition. The total contract cost and specific pricing details are redacted in the document.