This Special Notice announces Shaw Air Force Base's intention to award a Library Book Lease Recompete contract to Brodart Co, issued by the Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command's 20 Contracting Squadron. The notice was posted on November 14, 2025, with a deadline for submissions of December 5, 2025. This is a total small business set-aside opportunity, indicating that only small businesses are eligible to compete for the contract. The procurement is being conducted as a sole source justification under FAR 6.302-1 authority, meaning the government has determined that only one vendor can meet the requirements. The contract is classified as an operational program with a value exceeding $750,000.

The Library Book Lease Recompete is intended to fulfill Shaw AFB's library book acquisition needs through a comprehensive leasing arrangement that includes an Adult Lease Book Plan delivering 25 books monthly and a Protected Paperback Plan delivering 90 books monthly, with a maintained inventory of 500 books. The contractor must meet substantial requirements including the ability to provide monthly book selection, offer prepublication titles, replace damaged books, allow retention of a percentage of books, and manage flexible book returns. Small businesses wishing to express interest or provide capability statements should submit documentation by the December 5, 2025 deadline. Market research conducted by the government confirmed that Brodart Company possesses unique capabilities to meet all operational requirements, with alternative vendors unable to provide the same comprehensive service scope. The justification emphasizes that switching providers would result in significant operational disruptions, including potential library closure for four weeks and extended partial service downtime during transition.

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