Opportunity
SAM #N6660426Q0259
Sole Source OCLC Subscriptions for Interlibrary Loan and Cataloging at NUWC Newport
Buyer
Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport
Posted
May 23, 2026
Respond By
May 26, 2026
Identifier
N6660426Q0259
NAICS
519210
The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT), part of the Department of the Navy, is procuring OCLC subscriptions for interlibrary loan management and cataloging services to support its Research Commons librarians. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) - OEM and Vendor: - OCLC (sole source, no substitutions allowed) - Products/Services Requested: - Cataloging and Metadata Subscription (OCLC, part number 3000030) - Quantity: 1 per year, base year plus four option years (total 5) - WorldShare ILL (OCLC, part number 3000065) - Quantity: 1 per year, base year plus four option years (total 5) - Notable Requirements: - Sole source procurement; OCLC is the exclusive provider of the required WorldShare ILL platform - No substitutions permitted - Supports web-based interlibrary loan management, cataloging, and metadata services - Delivery is FOB Destination to Naval Station Newport, RI - NAICS: 519210 (Libraries and Archives); PSC: R605 (Support – Administrative, Library) - Period of Performance: - Base year plus four one-year option periods (total potential duration: 5 years)
Description
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE ISSUED.
Request for Quote (RFQ) Number is N6660426Q0259
This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 – Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. In association with FAR 5.203(a)(2) this solicitation will be posted for less than fifteen (15) days.
The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award on a firm fixed price (FFP) purchase order for the following OCLC subscriptions on a Sole Source basis, no substitutions allowed.
The required platform allows Research Commons librarians to easily search the collections of other libraries; locate required publications; submit lending requests; and facilitate and track their receipt. OCLC is the sole provider of access to the WorldShare ILL platform.
This requirement is being solicited on an unrestricted basis as concurred with by the NUWCDIVNPT Office of Small Business Programs. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 519210: Libraries and Archives. The Small Business Size Standard is $21,000,000. The Product Service Code (PSC) is R605: Support – Administrative, Library.
THIS SOLICITATION IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. A determination not to compete this proposed requirement based on responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Quotes received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future.