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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

DoD Libraries Subscription

773 Enterprise Sourcing Squadron

Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Lackland, TX 78226-1865

Date: 8 September 2023

Title: DoD Libraries Subscription

Request for Quote (RFQ) / Solicitation Number: FA805223DLS

Closing Response Date: 15 September 2023 at 1:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST)

Contact Point(s): Rene Boissiere, Contract Specialist

Cell: (830) 313-0477

Email: rene.boissiere.2@us.af.mil

1. Description: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information, included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This requirement shall be under NAICS 516210 with a size standard of $47 million US dollars. The Department of the Air Force, Air Force Installation Contracting Center (AFICC), 773 Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (ESS) has a requirement for the provision of the Aviation Safety Compliance Subscription per the attached Product Description.

2. Requirement: The mission of Department of Defense (DoD) Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Libraries is outlined in DoDI 1015.10 stating DoD Libraries will provide information resources and services required to accomplish the mission. The libraries support military personnel assigned to contingency operations, remote sites, and military missions IAW DoDI 1015.10, Military Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Programs. The program provides professional military and voluntary education programs materials and services. Libraries also provide facilities, resources, and services to enhance the quality of life, regeneration, and resiliency for authorized customers. The DoD Library Consortium exists to create partnerships among the libraries within the various services of the DoD. They cooperatively acquire materials that are made available to military and civilian employees across the DoD. These resources relate to various overarching goals of the DoD such as recreation, physical wellness, emotional resiliency, and educational pursuits.

To meet these needs, the 773d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron is seeking a libraries database resource subscription that helps users of all backgrounds, ages and skill levels locate the information they need. Students gathering sources for an assignment, lifelong learners investigating their passions, and individuals looking for context around the events shaping the headlines will all find answers with an easy-to-use database. The product characteristics are listed below:

• Must be able to provide online research tools from professionally curated sources that offer trusted information for a balanced, global perspective and insights

• Must be able to provide patrons of all backgrounds and skill levels locate the information they need with access to hundreds of searchable, full-text titles from the world’s foremost publishers

• Must be able to provide concise, informative videos embedded throughout the platform to teach patrons foundational skills like selecting and narrowing a topic, evaluating sources, Boolean operators, and more

• Must be able to provide 10,000+ summary articles curated for pre-search and topic exploration to enable users to gain background information and find direct links for deeper research

• Must be able to provide authoritative titles across a wide range of subjects, including art, history, careers, business, technology, psychology, and health that is appropriate for users of all ages.

• Must have a Pro/Con content category for helping users locate reliable reference materials on issues of real-time importance

• Content must be constantly added and updated, bringing authority and accuracy to users’ current events-related information needs

• Must offer an interactive visualization tool to help users discover connections between and across topics for users to assist in research

• Must offer permalinks for record URLs make it easy for researchers to return to previously viewed pages and allow users to create custom collections/lists for research.

• Users must be able to get cite entries in MLA, Chicago, APA, and Harvard formats

• Key Concepts uses relevant terms are displayed within search results to help users identify the focus of each article and provide guidance for additional keywords related to their topic

• Content can be embedded into LibGuides or any library management system (LMS) that supports iFrame, including Canvas, D2L, Moodle, and Blackboard

• Platform must provide a smooth user experience on any type of device

• Content must contain audio files and dictation of text content (downloadable in MP3 format) improve accessibility and provide different avenues for patrons to absorb information. Text content is translated into 60+ languages

• Must be able to interface with all four DoD service branch library and Military OneSource websites using industry standard authentication methods to ensure only eligible patrons can access resources from any internet connected computer browsers and mobile devices

• Must work with contract POC to establish authentication methods to provide optimal accessibility for all eligible patrons

• Security between the Website and server must be Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.3

• Must be able to supply or allow retrieval of database usage statistics by Branch of Service (Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Military OneSource/Other, and Navy)

• Must have HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) with long duration deployed on the servers to mitigate/prevent man-in-the-middle attacks

• Website certificates should be RSA 2048-bits (SHA256 with RSA)

3. Period of Performance: The Period of Performance (POP) is for a 12-month base period of performance and two (2) consecutive 12-month option periods. The period of performance for this contract action shall not exceed 12-months per base period and 12-months per each option period.

Estimated Schedule

POP Start POP End

Base Period 30 September 2023 29 September 2024

Option Period 30 September 2024 29 September 2025

Option Period 30 September 2025 29 September 2026

4. Questions: The Government will accept questions concerning solicitation number FA805223DLS until Wednesday, 13 September 2023 at 1:00 PM CST. Email your questions to rene.boissiere.2@us.af.mil. Any questions received after this date and time need not be considered.

5. Quotes Due Date: Quotes must be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer, Rene Boissiere, via e-mail at rene.boissiere.2@us.af.mil. Quotes must conform to the requirements of this solicitation and be received no later than Friday, 15 September 2023 at 1:00 PM CST. It is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure that the quotes and its attachments are received. Any quotes received after designated closing date and time need not be considered. Quotes must include aggregate total of base plus all option year CLINS on Pricing Schedule B (IAW FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options). All quotes shall conform to the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) structure of the attached Pricing Schedule B.

6. Notice to Vendor(s): The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse Vendors for any costs. Respondent understands and agrees that it submits its quote at its own risk and expense, and releases 773 ESS from any claim for damages or other liability arising out of the posting process. 773 ESS shall not be liable for any errors in Vendor's response. Vendor is responsible for careful review of its entire response to ensure that all information is correct and complete. Vendors are liable for all error or omissions contained in their responses. All informational material submitted in response to this posting becomes the property of 773 ESS and shall not be returned.

7. Period of Acceptance of Quotes: The Vendor agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

8. Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF): Include in the quote that a Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) account has been initiated or already established (DoD) has mandated the use of WAWF. All invoices shall be submitted using Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).

To get more information about how to register for WAWF contractors can go to the following web site and download the Contract Pay information: http://www.dfas.mil/contractorpay/ContractPayInformation.pdf.

9. SAM Registration: Firms submitting a quote subsequent to the solicitation described herein, MUST be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, or risk the quote as being non-responsive, regardless if the package is considered complete, timely or any other salient consideration. Information to register on SAM can be found at the web site, SAM.gov | Home .

List of Attachments:

1. Product Description


2. Pricing Schedule B


3. Provisions and Clauses; Instructions to Offerors; Eval Criteria

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