FedRAMP Compliant Integrated Library System (ILS) to Include Discovery Tool
ID: USUHS_NOI_ExLibrisType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEUNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES (USUHS)USUHSBETHESDA, MD, 20814-4712, USA

NAICS

Libraries and Archives (519210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)

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https://sam.gov/opp/af078be845d64b7fa0b63cadb1b976f8/view
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    The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Ex Libris, a ProQuest company, for its integrated library system (ILS), Alma, which includes the discovery tool, Primo. This procurement is essential as Ex Libris is the only provider of a cloud-based, FedRAMP compliant ILS that meets the specific requirements of USU, which has been utilizing their system since its implementation in FY20. The contract is anticipated to span five years, consisting of one base year and four option years, with responses from interested parties due by 12:00 PM on October 25, 2024. For further inquiries, interested vendors can contact Shea Foster at shea.foster@usuhs.edu or Emily M. Mashek at emily.mashek@usuhs.edu.

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    Shea Foster
    shea.foster@usuhs.edu
    Emily M. Mashek
    emily.mashek@usuhs.edu
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    Notice of Intent to Sole Source Ex Libris.pdf
    The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) plans to negotiate a sole source contract with Ex Libris, a ProQuest company, for its integrated library system (ILS), Alma, including the discovery tool, Primo. This decision stems from Ex Libris's previous implementation of the ILS in FY20 and its unique capability as the only FedRAMP compliant cloud-based solution that meets USU's requirements. The contract will span five years, consisting of one base year and four option years. Although this announcement is not a request for quotes, the USU invites any responsible sources to submit proposals demonstrating their ability to fulfill the identified needs. Responses should be emailed by 12:00 PM on October 25, 2024. The announcement underscores USU's commitment to maintaining high-quality health science education and research, serving military and public health mandates effectively.
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