# sole source Ex Libris USA, Inc. Esploro and Alma/Primo Subscription

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/n018925q0008

- Solicitation number: N018925Q0008
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation
- Status: Closed. Deadline was February 6, 2025 at 6:00 AM EST
- Department: Department of the Navy
- Agency: Department of the Navy
- Contracting office: NAVSUP FLT Log CTR Norfolk (N00189)
- NAICS: 519210 Libraries and Archives
- Product or service code: 7H20 Hardware, software, and other equipment needed for local database instances, distributed platform, application and system integration resources enabling cross application development, communications and information sharing. Includes Mainframe database and middleware products and tools.
- Place of performance: Annapolis, Maryland
- County: Anne Arundel County (FIPS 24003). https://abierto.us/counties/anne-arundel-county-md-24003
- City: Annapolis. https://abierto.us/cities/annapolis-md-2401600
- First posted: January 24, 2025
- Last posted: February 5, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/227198d2059444a7ba018443432e5106/view

## Description

This combined synopsis-solicitation is amended to extent the closing date to 6 February 2025 0600 EST. The proposed simplified acquisition is being solicited on a sole source basis with Ex Libris USA, Inc., 8593 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial supplies in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.6 and FAR Subpart 13.106, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures for commercial products and commercial services.

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; and a SF 1449 solicitation will not be issued. The authority for use of other than full and open competition is FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This combined synopsis/solicitation will be available for download on or about 24 January 2025 under Request for Quotation (RFQ) number N018925Q0008 at the following website: https://beta.sam.gov/.

This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2024-07 and DFARS Change Notice 20251213. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: www.acqnet.gov/far and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm . This acquisition will result in a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order under NAICS 519210. The Small Business Size Standard is $21M.

**SCHEDULE OF ITEMS REQUIRED:** See attached combined synopsis-solicitation for full schedule of required items Required delivery date:

**28 February 2025 Delivery Location:** U.S. Naval Academy The Nimitz Library 589 McNair Road Annapolis, MD 21402 This announcement will close on 6 February 2025, 06:00 AM EST. Responses should be submitted via e-mail to Megan Evans at megan.m.halda.civ@us.navy.mil. System for Award Management (SAM). Quoters must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.sam.gov.

For assistance call 866-606-8220 or visit the Federal Service Desk website at http://www.fsd.gov. All quotes shall include price(s), FOB point, delivery date, a point of contact, name and phone number, GSA contract number if applicable, business size, and NET 30 payment terms Please Review the following applicable attachments: Attachment I – Sole Source Justification

## Publications

- January 24, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due February 4, 2025 at 6:00 AM EST. Notice baca02e5fcdb45c08353990cf3855849. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/baca02e5fcdb45c08353990cf3855849/view
- February 5, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due February 6, 2025 at 6:00 AM EST. Notice 227198d2059444a7ba018443432e5106. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/227198d2059444a7ba018443432e5106/view

## Points of contact

- Megan Evans, megan.m.evans18.civ@us.navy.mil, 7574431965

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Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/n018925q0008.