Notice of Intent to Sole Source: DEOMI Cataloging & Metadata and Worldshare ILL Subscriptions
Overview
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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 Defense Human Resources Activity (DHRA), on behalf of the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI), has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source to OCLC, Inc. for Cataloging & Metadata and WorldShare ILL Subscriptions. This action is based on OCLC's proprietary WorldShare database and integrated library management systems, which are deemed unique and not replicable by other vendors. The estimated contract value is $10,000.00. This is not a request for quotes, but interested parties may submit capabilities to challenge the sole source by May 26, 2026, at 1:30 PM ET.
Scope of Work
DEOMI requires cloud-based subscriptions for:
- Cataloging & Metadata: To streamline the library's cataloging process and reduce redundancies.
- WorldShare ILL: A platform to manage interlibrary loan workflows efficiently and improve access to collections and services.
OCLC's WorldShare is built upon the proprietary WorldCat database, the world's largest bibliographic database with over 500 million records from 16,000+ member libraries. This unique access and shared cataloging infrastructure are cited as critical capabilities.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (anticipated award under 41 U.S. Code § 1902, Simplified Procedures RFO 12.201)
- Estimated Value: $10,000.00
- NAICS Code: 519210 — Libraries and Archives (Small Business Size Standard: $21 Million)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: May 26, 2026, 1:30 PM ET
- Published: May 12, 2026
- Place of Performance: Patrick AFB, FL
Justification for Sole Source
The government intends to award this contract to OCLC, Inc. because they are identified as the only vendor capable of meeting the requirement. The justification highlights that OCLC WorldShare is exclusively available through OCLC, a non-profit global library cooperative. The system's integration with the proprietary WorldCat database, which DEOMI has utilized for over five years, provides unique capabilities that no alternative vendor can replicate.
Response Instructions
This notice is NOT a request for proposals or quotations. Requests for solicitations will not be honored. Information received from interested parties will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is in the government's best interest. Interested parties must identify their interest and capability by responding via email to the Contracting Officer, Daniel Lentz (Daniel.J.Lentz8.civ@mail.mil), by the specified closing date. All submissions must support the offeror's capability to provide the required services at no cost or obligation to the Government.