Intent to Sole Source: LegisPro BillCompare Licenses from Xcential Corporation
ID: 2023-ACQ-1188Type: Justification
AwardedJul 11, 2023
Award #:LCCIO23C0002
Overview

Buyer

LIBRARY OF CONGRESSLIBRARY OF CONGRESSCONTRACTS SERVICESWashington, DC, 20540, USA

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c295ce82abbc4eda8bba375e35cad2a8/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Library of Congress intends to award a sole source contract to Xcential Corporation for LegisPro BillCompare licenses, as outlined in their notice of justification. This procurement aims to secure specialized software as a service that is critical for legislative comparison and analysis, which supports the Library's operational needs. The contract is expected to enhance the Library's capabilities in managing legislative documents effectively. Interested parties may submit a capability statement or proposal to the designated contacts, Quinn Cartheuser and Michael Schuman, by May 19, 2023, at 5 PM ET for consideration in the acquisition strategy.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Quinn Cartheuser
    (202) 707-2339
    qcart@loc.gov
    Michael Schuman
    (202) 707-0688
    mschuman@loc.gov
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