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Ancestry Library Edition for DoD Libraries FA805225PRE001

Solicitation FA805225PRE001 Copied Notice ID eac7ed9c6e1b4505b79dc94eb331b93f Copied DEPT OF DEFENSE — FA8052 773 ESS
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Posted
Jul 11, 2025
Deadline
Aug 01, 2025
Set-aside
None
NAICS
519290
PSC
7630

Summary

AI-generated · Aug 24, 2025

Provide a robust, DoD Libraries–oriented genealogical research platform (Ancestry Library Edition) with a vast, multi-database collection: at least 9 billion records across 8,000+ databases, plus more than 20 billion records overall and 100 million family trees, including comprehensive US Census and immigration resources, 1790–1940 name indexes, military records, Holocaust-related records, and international records from 60+ countries; includes searchable obituaries from hundreds of millions of pages and a range of special collections (e.g., U.S. Census special schedules, City Directories, Probate and Wills, Passenger Lists of Displaced Persons, foreign registrations, Navy Muster Rolls, and other niche records). Must provide genealogical tools (charts, summaries, calendars, forms, message boards, tutorials, videos, wikis, and online support) and deliver ongoing content updates, with at least 80% of content owned by the vendor.

Must interface with all four service branch libraries and Military OneSource using industry-standard authentication to ensure only eligible patrons can access resources from any internet-enabled device; collaborate with the contract POC to establish authentication methods for broad accessibility. Security requirements include Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.3 between website and server, long-duration HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and RSA 2048-bit TLS certificates with SHA-256. The solution must be able to supply or allow retrieval of database usage statistics by Branch of Service (e.g., Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Military OneSource/Other).

Ancestry Library Edition for DoD Libraries is innovative information content and technologies increase the productivity of students, scholars, professionals and the libraries that serve them; a highly respected genealogical resource. Must have a collection of at least 9 billion records in more than 8,000 unique databases. Must have over 20 billion records, 100 million family trees, a robust US Census & immigration resources, every-name indexes for 1790-1940, military records, holocaust related records, international records for the 60+ countries (including U.K., Canada & other areas) Must provide searchable obituaries of more than 470 million pages of historical newspapers with the name index and important metadata Must include Special U.S. Census Records Collection, with indexed images, 1860 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules, Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940, Selected Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, U.S. Special Census on Deaf Family Marriages and Hearing Relatives, 1888-1895, U.S. City Directories Collection (1821-1989) with indexed images, 1.5M records, U.S. Probate and Wills Collection (mid-1800s-2008) with indexed images, 232M records, Africa, Asia & Europe Passenger Lists of Displaced Persons (1946-1971), with indexed images, 1.7M million records, Europe, Registration of Foreigners & German Individuals Persecuted (1930-1947) with indexed images, 10M records, U.S. Navy Muster Rolls (1940-1963) with indexed images, 2.4M records, U.S. Federal Census: 1880 Schedules of Defective, Dependent, and Delinquent Classes Must add new content and/or updates on an ongoing basis, 80% of content must be owned and not from third party vendor Must provide provides genealogical tools such as charts, summaries, calendars, black research forms and message boards with in-depth tutorials, videos, how to s wiki and online research support Must be able to interface with all 4 service branch libraries 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 (SHA256withRSA)

From Sources Sought posted on Jul 11, 2025

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Details

Solicitation number FA805225PRE001
Notice ID eac7ed9c6e1b4505b79dc94eb331b93f
Notice type Sources Sought
Product / Service (PSC) 7630
NAICS 519290
Place of performance San Antonio, Texas
Archive date Aug 16, 2025

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Contacts

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Madelyn Williams

Email

Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND
AF INSTALLATION & MISSION SUPPORT CENTER
FA8052 773 ESS

Place of Performance

San Antonio, Texas
USA

Dates

Posted Jul 11, 2025 1 year ago
Last Updated Aug 06, 2026 1 day ago
Due Aug 01, 2025 1 year ago