Opportunity
SAM #2026-CRS-0021
Sole-Source Contract for Squirro Cognitive Search Software and Services at Library of Congress
Buyer
Library of Congress Contracts Services
Posted
May 13, 2026
Identifier
2026-CRS-0021
NAICS
513210, 541512
This opportunity is a planned sole-source contract by the Library of Congress for cognitive search software and related services. - The Library of Congress, Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), intends to award directly to Squirro Americas Inc. - The contract covers Squirro Cognitive Search, including the Insight Engine and AI Studio, supporting up to 10,000 users or 50,000 searches per month. - Includes the latest compatible upgrade if available. - Amazon Web Service (AWS) hosting is included for Development, Test, Staging, and Production environments. - Operational support for the software and hosting environment is part of the contract. - The period of performance is a 6-month base (9/28/2026–3/27/2027) with a 6-month option (through 9/27/2027). - Squirro Americas Inc is the only OEM and vendor mentioned; no other manufacturers or competitors are specified. - The procurement is justified as a non-competitive action under federal regulations. - Place of performance and contracting office is the Library of Congress, Washington, DC 20540.
Description
In accordance with Library of Congress Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (LCFARS) LC06.305(a), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) FAR 5.203(a), and FAR 12.204(b), a copy of this Justification and Approval (J&A) is being posted on SAM.gov for a reasonable time for commercial items, before entering into negotiations.
In summary, it is the Library of Congress' (Library's) intent to award a contract directly to Squirro Americas Inc | UEI: TE16TCC46SX7.
The Contractor shall deliver the following products and services:
Squirro Cognitive Search including the Insight Engine and AI Studio (or latest compatible upgrade thereof) supporting a maximum of 10,000 possible users or not more than 50,000 searches per month; Amazon Web Service (AWS) Hosting (continuation of existing services), and Operational Support.
See the attached "JA - 2026-CRS-0021 - Search Engine Subscription_Redacted" for additional information.