Book BPA FY25
ID: W91QF025Q6002Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-CARLISLE BARRACKSCARLISLE BARRACKS, PA, 17013-5072, USA

PSC

BOOKS AND PAMPHLETS (7610)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/27e6c3a13b704e76871e1af851f8fbc6/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 13, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 13, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 21, 2025, 12:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking vendors for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to provide a digital library service that includes ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines for students, faculty, and staff at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania. The BPA aims to establish a 24/7 accessible custom collection of digital resources, allowing users to borrow titles via an app and send ebooks to Kindle or download them to compatible e-readers. This initiative is crucial for enhancing educational access and resources within military and academic environments. Interested vendors can contact Jennifer Wohlford at jennifer.a.wohlford.civ@army.mil or William Byrne at william.a.byrne.civ@army.mil for further details, as the procurement process is currently in the sources sought phase.

Point(s) of Contact
Jennifer Wohlford
jennifer.a.wohlford.civ@army.mil
William Byrne
william.a.byrne.civ@army.mil
Files
Title
Posted
Book BPA Preamble.docx
Jan 13, 2025, 6:05 PM UTC
The document outlines a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) between the Mission and Installation Contracting Command and a contractor for providing a digital library service comprising ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines for students, faculty, and staff. This service will offer 24/7 access through an app and allow users to send borrowed ebooks to Kindle or download them to compatible e-readers. The BPA emphasizes the Government's obligation is limited to authorized orders, with each order capped at $25,000 unless modified by a contracting officer. Only specified government personnel can place orders and approve changes under the agreement. Invoices must include specific details for payment made via Government Credit Card. The contracting officer retains sole authority for any contract changes, underscoring the structured management and oversight in procurements related to digital resource services. This BPA facilitates streamlined access to educational materials while maintaining regulatory compliance.
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Book BPA FY25
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