Intent to Sole Source - AUL Software
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- FA330025RFI0005
- Agency
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Air Education and Training Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 523210 Securities and Commodity Exchanges
- PSC
- R605 Support- Administrative: Library
- Place of performance
- Montgomery, Alabama 36112, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The 42nd Contracting Squadron at Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama is seeking to procure Alma Library Services Platform and Primo Discovery Software Service Subscription and Maintenance from Ex Libris (USA), Inc. through a sole source procurement for the Air University Library (AUL). The contract will cover a base period from March 28, 2025, to March 27, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods. Key requirements include FedRAMP Authorization, Section 508 compliance, and the ability to manage AUL's extensive collection of 700K physical titles, 414K electronic resources, and 26K digital titles. The procurement will be conducted under FAR 13.106-1(b), with interested parties required to submit capabilities information by December 16, 2024, at 1:00 PM CDT. Ex Libris holds proprietary rights to these software products, which include functions for acquisitions, cataloging, circulation, and digital asset management.
The procurement is not designated with a specific small business set-aside, though the NAICS code 513210 has a small business size standard of $47 million. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed price agreement, with web access specifications including restricted access for 50 authorized library staff members for Alma and unlimited web access for at least 5,000 Air University users for Primo. Maintenance services will encompass technical support, system updates, daily backups, and 5-day advance notifications for scheduled maintenance. Ex Libris (USA), Inc. is the incumbent and sole source provider, with the contract covering software subscription, discovery services, and comprehensive technical support. The procurement supports the Air Education and Training Command's library technology infrastructure, ensuring continuous access to critical research and information management tools for the Air University.
Notice text
The 42nd Contracting Squadron at Maxwell AFB, AL intends to award a sole source contract to Ex Libris (USA), Inc. 1350 E Touhy Ave, Ste. 200E, Des Plaines, IL 60018-3307 for the purchase of Alma & Primo Software Upgrades. The Air University Library (AUL) requires Alma Library Services Platform & Primo Discovery Software Service Subscription and Maintenance from the Ex Libris (USA), Inc. Ex Libris (USA), Inc. holds proprietary rights to these software products and retain the exclusive trademark, copyrights, trade secrets and/or patent rights.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| F2XHE24313A001--SOR.pdf | ||
| Intent to SS - Final.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Intent to Sole Source - Maxwell AFB Air Force War Games | Special Notice | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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