SOURCES SOUGHT
D -- Intergrated Library System (ILS) under SaaS
- Notice Date
- 7/21/2011
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 511210
— Software Publishers
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Direct Reporting Units, USAF Academy - 10 CONS, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, Colorado, 80840-2315, United States
- ZIP Code
- 80840-2315
- Solicitation Number
- USAFA22Jul2011
- Archive Date
- 8/11/2011
- Point of Contact
- Elizabeth M. Lawson, Phone: 7193333929
- E-Mail Address
-
elizabeth.lawson@usafa.af.mil
(elizabeth.lawson@usafa.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Sources Sought Notice for INTEGRATED LIBRARY SYSTEM (ILS) UNDER SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (SaaS): THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). The purpose of this sources sought notice is to identify suppliers, and collect market research information and industry expertise, which may or may not be used to an acquisition package to procure an Intergrated Library Service(ILS) under Service as a Software(SaaS) and for the purpose of finding sources that may support required capabilities. The Government considers information on market capabilities, common industry standards, latest technological advances, commercial terms and conditions, timelines for adaption and integration, pricing, and possible suppliers and sources to be helpful. All feedback and information received may be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a possible future acquisition. This notice is issued solely for market research and planning purposes and does not constitute a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation to bid, nor does its issuance in any way restrict the Government as to its ultimate acquisition approach. No award will be made from this RFI and the Government will not pay for any effort expended in responding to this notice. Responses: This sources sought notice is prepared for planning purposes only and is not restricted to small business. Sources are discouraged from submitting any information deemed competition-sensitive or proprietary. However, if sources elect to submit competition-sensitive or proprietary information, sources bear sole responsibility for marking said information as such to ensure appropriate safeguarding by the Government. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. Responses on company letterhead are requested for submission electronically and in accordance with the instructions listed in each attachment. All questions and responses shall be submitted, via e-mail, to elizabeth.lawson@usafa.af.mil. After review of the responses, if the Government plans to proceed with an acquisition, a solicitation will be published on Federal Business Opportunities (www.fedbizops.gov). It is the potential offeror's responsibility to monitor this site for a future synopsis/solicitation, as they will not be notified. Point of Contact: Elizabeth Lawson, Contract Officer 719-333-3929 elizabeth.lawson@usafa.af.mil Background & Acquisition History The USAF Academy (USAFA) Libraries currently has SirsiDynix Symphony as Integrated Library System(ILS) support. SirsiDynix is the current provider of this library management software. USAFA Libraries now require migration of the current SirsiDynix Symphony system to a SirsiDynix Symphony hosted option, Service as Software (SaaS). USAFA has been operating a Sirsi Integrated Library System on locally owned SUN Microsystems hardware since November 2000. Initially, it was a local consortium of five USAFA branches and the Ft. Carson Post Library. The installation has shrunk as the USAFA Hospital and AV libraries were closed and Ft. Carson migrated to an Army-hosted system. Currently, the system supports the McDermott Library (the Cadet "Academic" Library), the USAFA Base Library, the Center for Education Excellence faculty reading collection, and the DFENG Blue Tube Lab. Detailed information on the existing computer infrastructure is available upon request. The NAICS code is 511210 Software Publishers and SIC is 7372 Prepackaged Software. Requirements The core functions of the software service are: Cataloging, Circulation Control, and Public Access modules. Additional functions include: Academic Reserves, Acquisitions & Serials Control with Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Authority Control, Backup Circulation, Digital Media Archive, Graphical User Interface for Public Access, Reports, utility for importing Machine Readeable Cataloging (MARC) records from Z39.50 sites, utilization of an Oracle database, VPN subscription, and a vendor provided, owned, and maintained Z39.50 server. SirsiDynix is the current provider of this library management software. Other Requirements, Applications, and Support include: Kids Interface Reference Librarian, ProCite Interface, Web Client (Workflows), all redundant software, future capacity at no additional charge, daily backups, regular software patching,protection via firewalls, 24X7 technical support, and application upgrades scheduled by USAFA. Digital asset management system that allows a searching solution that allows digital collections to be more searcheable. Must include OAI -PMH capabilities. Must also include capability to create metadata templates, based on wide range of digital media types, such as music, video, and images. The vendor is responsible for providing, owning, and maintaining all hardware necessary to support the ILS as a hosted option under SaaS. Cost of providing and maintaing the hardware shall be included in the SaaS price. All training shall be done by webinair. The ILS under SaaS must support the follwing Data Measures: • Number of items = 804403 • Number of titles = 697158 • Number of patrons = 8500 • Annual circulation = 125,000 items/year Anticipated Contract Line Item Structure: CLIN 0001 Software as a Service (SaaS) subscription CLIN 0002 Data Migration and Implementation CLIN 0003 Training CLIN 0004 Digital Asset Management System Subscription This government anticipates issuing a request for quotation utilizing FAR 12 and 13 procedures for one base year, plus 4 option years. The governement will consider only commercially products and services for this acquisition. Products and services that are not already commercially available to the public will not be considered. The government also anticipates evaluation criteria to include a technical evaluation, past performance, and price. Execution of the option years is contingent on the availability of funds. The anticipated start date is 1 Sep 2011.
- Web Link
-
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/DRU/10ABWLGC/USAFA22Jul2011/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: USAFA, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80919, United States
- Zip Code: 80919
- Zip Code: 80919
- Record
- SN02506733-W 20110723/110721235652-0305ee8e62e16af41f716cf42c40318b (fbodaily.com)
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