SAM #2025-CDS-0003

Sole Source Licensing and Maintenance of Classification Web Plus for Library of Congress

This opportunity involves a sole source procurement by the Library of Congress for licensing and maintenance of the proprietary Classification Web Plus subscription database service from Minaret Corp. - Sole source contract awarded to Minaret Corp. for Classification Web Plus - Minaret is the exclusive owner and provider of the software and source code - Classification Web Plus supports Library of Congress Subject Headings and Classification system - Essential for cataloging workflows - Includes technical support, documentation, and software upgrades - Contract covers a base year plus four option years - Base year: August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027 - Option years: August 1, 2027 – July 31, 2031 - Place of performance and delivery: Library of Congress, Washington, DC - No competing products or vendors identified due to proprietary nature - No specific quantities or part numbers provided - Procurement is justified as non-competitive due to sole source ownership

Description

The Library of Congress intends to award on a sole source basis Minaret licenses for Classification Web Plus.

See attached justification and approval. 

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