D--FWS NATIONAL CONERVATION TRAINING CENTER - WORLDSH DOIFFBO260003
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AI-generated · Nov 22, 2025A sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract is sought with OCLC, Inc. to provide continued access to the WorldShare Management Services (WMS) integrated library system for library cataloging and resource sharing. The arrangement covers a base period plus four option years, with a total value not to exceed $250,000. OCLC is the sole vendor of this ILS, and the WorldCat union catalog data it provides is essential for the USFWS Library due to its small collection.
This notice indicates a non-competitive award under FAR 13.106-1(b) and is not a request for competitive quotes. If another party believes it can meet the requirement and demonstrate that competition would benefit the Government, it may submit a capability statement written as a Microsoft Word or PDF attachment via email to the designated procurement contact. Telephone inquiries or offers will not be honored, and the Government will not reimburse respondents for response costs.
Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Joint Administrative Operations, Acquisition & Property Operations. USFWS National Conservation Training (NCTC) intends to award a firm fixed price sole source base plus four option year contract under the authority of (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000: OCLC, Inc. 6565 Kilgour PL Dublin, Ohio 43017 The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 518210, Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services. The object of this sole source award is to have continued access to the non-profit Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) Integrated Library System (ILS) called WorldShare Management Services (WMS) for library cataloging and resource sharing utilities. This unique ILS is integrated with a union catalog called WorldCat which provides access to data and records in member libraries worldwide, a factor that is especially important given the relatively small collection owned by the USFWS Library. OCLC is the sole seller of this specific ILS platform, and no other vendor is authorized as a reseller of this product needed by USFWS. This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation; however, if any interested party believes they can meet the above requirement, it may submit a statement of capabilities. The statement of capabilities must be submitted in writing and must contain clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. If parties choose to respond, any cost associated with preparation and submission of data or any other cost incurred in response to this announcement are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government. Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: Lorenzo_aragon@fws.gov. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED
From Special Notice posted on Nov 21, 2025FWS NATIONAL CONERVATION TRAINING CENTER - WORLDSHARE MANAGEMENT SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES
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Award Notice LATEST Posted Dec 22, 2025
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Posted: Dec 22, 2025
FWS NATIONAL CONERVATION TRAINING CENTER - WORLDSHARE MANAGEMENT SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES
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| Company Name | UEI | CAGE Code | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCLC, INC | F2CMCKN6DAD7 | 9Z000 | Dublin, OH |
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