Justification for Sole Source (Simplified Procedures - MPT to ≤ SAT)

Document Type and Overview:

This is a Justification for Sole Source procurement document for a federal contract opportunity under simplified procedures. The procurement (Purchase Request/Document number 1301366967/ProTrack 20260004433) concerns the renewal of the U.S. Naval Institute (USNI) online subscription for the Naval War College Library. The requirement is a 12-month coverage period starting September 1 annually, with a Required Delivery Date of August 31, 2026.

Procurement Details and Sole Source Justification:

The Naval War College Library requires continuation of the USNI online subscription, a domain-authenticated, CAC/EZProxy/IP authenticated cloud-based resource specifically configured to integrate with the Naval War College's electronic library management systems, including Alma LSP, Primo discovery system, and Springshare library software. The procurement totals $30,391.10 for a base plus four option years (exceeding the micropurchase threshold and requiring formal procurement). Competition is precluded under FAR 12.102(a) due to patent, copyright, and proprietary data limitations. The justification confirms no IDIQ contract is available for this requirement, no alternative systems exist on the open market meeting government needs, and USNI has no authorized resellers or subsidiaries capable of providing the software. The Naval War College Library has invested significant time and expertise in cataloging and configuring access through this collection, making substitution impractical. The contracting officer for NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk Contracting Department, Regional Directorate approved this sole source action on the basis that circumstances justifying only one source are reasonably available.