Web-based Platforms for Interlibrary Loan Management, Cataloging, and Metadata Services
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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 Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order for Web-based Platforms for Interlibrary Loan Management, Cataloging, and Metadata Services. This requirement, identified as RFQ N6660426Q0259, is for OCLC subscriptions, specifically the WorldShare ILL platform, and is being pursued on a sole-source basis as OCLC is the sole provider. Quotes are due May 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
The required platform enables Research Commons librarians to efficiently search other libraries' collections, locate necessary publications, submit lending requests, and track their receipt. Key deliverables include access to the WorldShare ILL platform and associated cataloging and metadata services.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: Base year (July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027) with four (4) one-year option periods.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (concurred by NUWCDIVNPT Office of Small Business Programs)
- NAICS Code: 519210 (Libraries and Archives) with a Small Business Size Standard of $21,000,000
- Product Service Code (PSC): R605 (Support – Administrative, Library)
- Response Due: May 26, 2026, at 1400 EST
- Published Date: May 23, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria. However, this solicitation is not a request for competitive quotes. The government's determination not to compete is at its sole discretion, and quotes received will primarily be considered for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. Past performance information (via SPRS) will be considered, and negative information may render a quote technically unacceptable.
Submission & Additional Notes
- Submission Instructions: Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to Amy Prisco (amy.k.prisco.civ@us.navy.mil).
- Required Information: Item prices, shipping costs, delivery terms, point of contact (including phone and email), CAGE Code, and UEI number.
- Quote Validity: Quotes must be valid for at least 60 days from the due date.
- Registration: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).
- Payment: Payment will be made via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
- This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. The posting period is less than fifteen (15) days.