EBSCO MLA International Bibliography Database

SOL #: W911SD26QA019Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

W6QM MICC-WEST POINT

WEST POINT, NY, 10996-1514, United States

Place of Performance

West Point, NY

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

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. (7H20)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/56762c24af30457c87539e186fe89945/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 20, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 18, 2026

Response Deadline

Jan 23, 2026, 9:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The U.S. Army, MICC-West Point, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing renewal of digital subscriptions for the EBSCO MLA International Bibliography Database for the United States Military Academy Library. This notice aims to determine if a Total Small Business Set-Aside is feasible, requiring responses from at least two qualified small businesses. Responses are due by January 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for the renewal of digital subscriptions for the EBSCO MLA International Bibliography Database (Quantity 1). Further details regarding the requirement are available in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract & Timeline

Type: Sources Sought Notice (for information and planning only, not a solicitation)
Set-Aside: Potential Total Small Business Set-Aside (contingent on market research results)
NAICS Code: 513210 – Software Publishers (Size Standard: $47.0 million)
Response Due: January 23, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
Published: January 21, 2026

Submission Requirements

Interested parties should provide:

Firm details: Name, point of contact, phone, email, DUNS, CAGE, and small business status (including specific types/certifications).
Indicate interest in competing as a prime contractor, and any planned subcontracting, joint ventures, or teaming arrangements. State if an FSS Contractor.
Detailed information on previous experience with similar requirements (size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government or commercial).
Information on commercial availability, including pricing, basis for pricing, delivery schedules, and customary terms/warranties.
Recommendations on how the Army can best structure contract requirements to facilitate small business competition.
Identification of any conditions unnecessarily restricting competition.
Recommendations to improve the PWS/specifications.

All responses must be sent to Soung H. Gibbons at soung.h.gibbons.civ@army.mil by the deadline, including the Sources Sought Notice ID (W911SD26QA019) in the email subject line.

Additional Notes

This notice does not constitute a Request for Quote/Invitation for Bid/Request for Proposal and does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service. The Government will not pay for information submitted. Not responding does not preclude participation in any future solicitation.