Notice of the government’s intent to sole source award to oclc, INC for library technical support services
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- JH031320251258
- Agency
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Washington Headquarters Service
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 519210 Libraries and Archives
- PSC
- R605 Support- Administrative: Library
- Place of performance
- United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Defense Washington Headquarters Service (WHS) has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award a contract to OCLC, Inc. for Library Technical Support Services. The notice, published on March 28, 2025, outlines WHS's plan to award a contract on behalf of the History and Library Directorate (HLD) with an estimated value between $15,000 and $20,000. The contract will focus on supporting subscription online resources for critical library functions, including cataloging, interlibrary loan, and patron authentication. OCLC has been identified as the sole vendor capable of meeting HLD requirements due to their proprietary WorldCat database, global cataloging infrastructure, and integrated library management systems. The award will be made under 41 U.S.C. 1901 and FAR 13.5 procedures for commercial services.
Interested parties have until 1:00 PM EST on April 02, 2025, to respond via email to whs.mc-alex.ad.mbx.ks@mail.mil regarding the solicitation, which is numbered JH031320251258. The primary NAICS code for this opportunity is 519210 (Library and Archives), with a small business size standard of $21 Million. Contractors should note that while there is no specific set-aside for this contract, the opportunity is open to vendors who can demonstrate capabilities comparable to OCLC's specialized library services. The contract will be administered through the Washington Headquarters Services Acquisition Directorate located in Alexandria, Virginia. Potential respondents should carefully review the sole source justification and be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation if challenging the direct award to OCLC.
Notice text
Please see notice.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| A20 Notice of Intent Sole Source.pdf |
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