Intent to sole source

The Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation Headquarters Division has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to sole source a contract to Sirsi Corporation for EOS Integrated Library Software (ILS) to support the FBI Academy Library. Published on sam.gov under NAICS code 541611, this notice represents the FBI's determination that Sirsi Corporation is the sole source capable of meeting their specific requirements. The notice was posted on February 27, 2025, with a response deadline of March 6, 2025, at 5:00pm Eastern. The contract will be a firm fixed-price procurement, targeting administrative management and general management consulting services. The notice is formally documented to provide transparency in the federal procurement process and allow for potential challenges to the sole-source designation.

Interested contractors are invited to submit capability statements and quotations via email to dnbrown@fbi.gov before the specified deadline, with the understanding that only emailed responses will be considered. While the FBI intends to negotiate exclusively with Sirsi Corporation under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(b)(1), they will evaluate all submitted responses to determine if a competitive procurement might be warranted. The sole-source justification appears to be based on Sirsi Corporation's unique ability to provide the required EOS Integrated Library Software specifically tailored to the FBI Academy Library's needs. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted, and all communication must be conducted through the specified email channel. Contractors seeking to challenge the sole-source designation or demonstrate alternative capabilities must do so through a formal written response before the March 6, 2025 deadline.