Alma/Primo VE Library Services Platform and Discovery System.

The National Institutes of Health's National Library of Medicine (NLM) is seeking to procure an Alma/Primo VE Library Services Platform and Discovery System to support its User Services and Collection Division. The cloud-based system will enable critical library functions including cataloging, acquisitions, circulation, electronic resources management, user administration, analytics, and search capabilities. The procurement is being conducted as a sole source acquisition targeting Ex Libris (USA) Inc, with a focus on obtaining a FedRAMP-compliant solution that modernizes library workflows and enhances researchers' information access. Evaluation criteria will emphasize technical capabilities (50%), service support (30%), and corporate experience (20%), with vendors required to demonstrate advanced capabilities in linked data and digital asset management. Interested vendors must submit a 10-page response by 2:00 PM EST on March 17, 2025, to Elliottk@mail.nih.gov, and must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).

The contract will be structured as a firm-fixed price purchase order with a base period from June 7, 2025, to June 6, 2026, and four potential one-year option periods that could extend the contract through June 6, 2030. No specific set-aside designations are indicated for this opportunity, and the procurement falls under the NAICS category 541519 for Other Computer Related Services. The sole source justification stems from Ex Libris' exclusive rights and unique FedRAMP authorization from HHS and NIH. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contract represents a comprehensive library management system solution designed to support NLM's strategic objectives of creating a sustainable digital ecosystem. The system must meet extensive technical requirements, including robust APIs, support for multiple metadata formats, comprehensive reporting capabilities, and compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards.