Intent to Sole Source SEER Software
ID: 2025-CIO-0119Type: Special Notice
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LIBRARY OF CONGRESSLIBRARY OF CONGRESSCONTRACTS SERVICESWashington, DC, 20540, USA

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Software Publishers (5132)

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https://sam.gov/opp/0b48ce9b8887491bbef5cb30937c0e1b/view
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    The Library of Congress intends to execute a sole source contract for SEER Software licenses and related services, specifically with Galorath Incorporated. This procurement is justified due to the unique capabilities required for the Library's IT architecture, as the SEER software is integral to maintaining its standardized technology framework and operational efficiency. The contract will encompass software licenses, technical support, training workshops, installation assistance, maintenance, and remediation of software vulnerabilities, ensuring the Library's IT needs are met while fostering future competitive bidding opportunities. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Charles Hertenstein at chertenstein@loc.gov.

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    Charles Hertenstein
    chertenstein@loc.gov
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    JA - SSJ - SEER Software Licenses 2025-CIO-0119 Redacted_Redacted.pdf
    The document outlines the Justification and Approval (J&A) for the Library of Congress to execute a contract for SEER Software licenses and related services without full and open competition, citing the unique capabilities required for its IT architecture. Underlining the agency's compliance with federal laws, it specifies that only Galorath Incorporated can provide the necessary software—SEER for Software, SEER for IT, and SEER Enterprise Database—due to their proprietary nature. The justification emphasizes that the software is integral to the Library's standardized technology framework and essential for its operational needs. The document details the services encompassing software licenses, technical support, training workshops, installation assistance, maintenance, and remediation of software vulnerabilities. It reinforces the Library's strategy to monitor its IT needs and architecture to eventually foster competitive bidding in the future. This highlights the importance of maintaining standardization and avoiding disruptions in operational efficiency.
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