JA Sole Source Ancestry Redacted.pdf

This Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification document supports a sole source contract with ProQuest LLC for the ProQuest Ancestry Library Edition, a comprehensive genealogical research platform for the Department of Defense (DoD) Library Consortium. The contract has a base period of 30 September 2025 to 29 September 2026 with three additional one-year option periods, totaling a 12-month base period and three 12-month options. The total estimated contract cost is $879,669.65.

The platform provides access to extensive historical and genealogical research materials, including U.S. Census data, military service records, immigration files, Holocaust-related documents, and digitized newspapers. It is critical for supporting research, educational, and professional development objectives for military personnel, scholars, and DoD staff. The justification emphasizes ProQuest's unique capabilities, exclusive legal copyrights, and the lack of alternative vendors capable of meeting the DoD Library Consortium's specific requirements. The contract will be awarded using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under DAFFARS 5313.501, with the contracting activity being the 773rd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron located in San Antonio, TX.