Intent to sole source
ID: SHOP-PR-25-000173Type: Special Notice
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JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONFBI-JEHWASHINGTON, DC, 20535, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/b60885843ee8439c9b7141d3bbc7d3f1/view
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    The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), intends to award a sole source contract to Sirsi Corporation for the provision of EOS integrated Library Software to support the FBI Academy Library. This procurement is based on the determination that Sirsi Corporation is the only vendor capable of fulfilling the FBI's specific requirements, as outlined under FAR 6.302-1(b)(1), which permits negotiation with a single source without a competitive request. Interested parties are encouraged to submit capability statements and quotes by March 6, 2025, via email to Dionna Brown at dnbrown@fbi.gov, as these responses may influence the FBI's decision on whether to pursue competitive procurement, although the final decision remains at the discretion of the Government.

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    Dionna Brown
    dnbrown@fbi.gov
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    Intent to Sole Source- Sirsi Corporation.pdf
    The FBI plans to award a sole source, firm fixed-price contract to Sirsi Corporation for EOS integrated Library Software to support the FBI Academy Library. Sirsi Corporation is deemed the only vendor capable of meeting the FBI’s requirements. This contract notice will only be available on the sam.gov website, where interested parties must monitor for updates. The FBI is initiating this procurement under FAR 6.302-1(b)(1), which allows negotiation with a single source without a competitive request. Although competitive quotations are not solicited, responsible parties may submit capability statements and quotes by March 06, 2025, via email to Dionna Brown. Responses will aid the FBI in deciding whether to pursue competitive procurement, while the discretion to continue with the proposed contract rests with the Government. This document illustrates the federal procurement process, promoting transparency and allowing for potential input from other vendors despite the sole source determination.
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