FAR13.1_SSJ_OCLC_Redacted.pdf

This is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) document for the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Library Council's procurement of an EZproxy authentication service from OCLC. The document details a sole-source acquisition for a one-year subscription from 01 July 2025 through 30 June 2025, with a total one-time cost funded under FY24 3600 (RDT&E). The EZproxy Hosted Authentication Service provides a public login page for library customers to authenticate library resources both on-base and off-base, enables library staff to manage user credentials, offers IP authentication, and provides usage data tracking.

The justification emphasizes that OCLC is the only known vendor capable of meeting AFRL's specific requirements, with no comparable market alternatives. Market research and internal library staff reviews confirmed OCLC's unique capability to support the library's operational needs across multiple AFRL library locations. An intent to award notice was posted on the System for Award Management (SAM), and no qualified responses were received. The procurement will be executed as a standalone purchase order under a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract, with delivery expected 7 days after order receipt. AFRL plans to continue market surveys and use vendor advertisements to seek competition for future requirements.