Intent to Award Sole Source RBdigital Unlimited Comics
Closed Special Notice Posted
A later notice was posted. The latest for this opportunity is the Limited / Sole Source Justification from . See the latest notice
- Solicitation number
- FA860420P5033
- Agency
- AFLCMC Wright Patterson AFB Lifecycle Management Center, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 519130 Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals
- PSC
- 7630 Newspapers And Periodicals
- Place of performance
- Jbsa Lackland TX 78236 USA
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center published a Special Notice of intent to award a sole source contract. The Notice aims to issue a firm-fixed-price purchase order to Recorded Books, Inc. for a subscription to the RBdigital Unlimited Comics database from September 2020 through September 2023.
The database must provide DoD library consortiums access to over 16,000 comics and graphic novels from major publishers, with capabilities for searching titles and series. Comics must be accessible through checkout periods of 30 days and various military library platforms. Interested parties may submit capability statements by July 25, 2020 formatted in Microsoft Word, not exceeding 10 pages, to be considered for future competitive procurements. The Notice establishes requirements for eligible contractors to provide an accessible database supporting quality of life for DoD MWR Libraries patrons through the specified subscription period.
Notice text
DoD Library Consortium requires a subscription to a comic and graphic novel database. RBdigital database Comics is a resource that meets the needed requirement in an accessible database. This database supports the quality of life mission of DoD MWR Libraries. Must have access to over 16,000 major brand comics and graphic novels from over 93 publishers. Must be able to search collection by title and series. Comics must be major brands to include Disney and Marvel®. Comics and graphic novels must be able to be checked out for 30-days. Must be able to checkout comics as a volume vs. a single issue. Must be able to be accessed/read through a company app or online. Must offer a customizable patron interface with library branding. Must have Machine Readable Cataloging (MARC) records. Must be accessible via one platform. Must be able to provide password embedded URL’s for access through Library OPACS. Must be able to interface with the Air Force Portal, Army Knowledge Online (AKO), Marine Corps, Military OneSource, and Navy Digital Library (NDL).
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| IASS 5033.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Redacted Justification and Approval RBdigital Unlimited Comics | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| Intent to Award Sole Source RBdigital Unlimited Comics | Special Notice | |
| RBdigital Unlimited Comics Sources Sought | Pre-Solicitation |
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