Intent to Sole Source to Keenious AS

The Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) at West Point intends to negotiate and award on a sole source basis to only one responsible source in accordance with FAR 13.106-l(b)(l)(i). "Only one responsible source" is based on the company being the sole developer and provider of the product and/ or service and is therefore the only source capable of satisfying the Government's requirement.

The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with: Keenious AS Sykehusvegen 23 Tromsø, Troms 9019 Norway This is considered a sole source to Keenious AS. The United States Military Academy Library, academic study is critical to the success of the mission, and this necessitates access to quality AI tools to keep our Cadets on the cutting edge of research. Traditional search engines are effective, but Keenious provides something that search simply can't offer.

This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any interested party that believes it is capable of meeting our requirement may identify themselves but must submit evidence of their capability to fulfill the requirement as an Authorized Agent.

If a vendor is an Authorized Agent of Southeastern NY Library Resources Council, they must submit written proof from Southeastern NY Library Resources Council that says they have permission to sell/ distribute/ service the equipment on Pyrra Technologies, Inc's behalf (NOTE: Documents will be verified with Southeastern NY Library Resources Council).

All interested parties must provide the following data with their responses: 1. Full Company Name and Address 2. DUNS Number and SAMs Unique Entity ID (UEI) 3. CAGE Code 4. TAX ID# (aka "EIN" or "TIN"#) 5. Business Size ("Large" or "Small"... must be stated on your reply) 6. The NAICS Code(s) your company uses to identify its business size.

7. Company POC, Email, Phone# 8. Proof (no exceptions) - - A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any information received will be considered solely for market research purposes to determine a competitive procurement. Responses must be submitted in writing by the No-Later-Than (NLT) closing date and time stated below. Telephone responses or requests will not be accepted. Please submit all documents and responses to shawn.m.valastro.civ@army.mil NLT 5/08/2025