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This is a Sources Sought Synopsis published by the United States Air Force (the Government or USAF). There is no solicitation available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a res... This is a Sources Sought Synopsis published by the United States Air Force (the Government or USAF). There is no solicitation available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. The purpose of this sources sought notice is to conduct market research to determine whether there are businesses available capable of providing an alternative product that meets the characteristics below. The Air Force anticipates procuring this product as a FY24 base effort with four (4) one-year options. The projected period of performance for this subscription is: Base Year: 01 July 2024 – 30 June 2025 Option Year 1: 01 July 2025 – 30 June 2026 Option Year 2: 01 July 2026 – 30 June 2027 Option Year 3: 01 July 2027 – 30 June 2028 Option Year 4: 01 July 2028 – 30 June 2029 Responses to this sources sought notice will assist in a determination of whether it is in the best interest of the Government to proceed with a competition. FSC: 7630 NAICS: 519290 - Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services Size Standard: 1000 employees Subscription name: DAFL MWR Cataloging Description: DAF Libraries for the MWR libraries requires a resource that provides access to bibliographic, abstract, and full-text information for MARC (MAchine Readable Cataloging) records. Must provide libraries cooperatively produce and maintain records for use in a library online public access catalog (OPAC). Holding MARC records from public and private libraries worldwide for cataloging. Must provide shelf-ready processing and full cataloging records to use in DoD MWR shared integrated library system (ILS). Product Characteristics an equal item must meet to be considered: Must provide Cataloging for over 65 Department of the DAF MWR Libraries Must provide access to bibliographic, abstract, and full-text information Must provide MARC records with library catalog standards of Resource Description and Access (RDA) and/or AACR2 for DAF libraries to download for use in the DoD Libraries shared OPAC holdings Must provide a cataloging database and utility, offers access to the most up-to-date title information available. The database features over 65 million records and is searchable by keyword, author, title, ISBN, Library Subject. Must provide a daily growing database of share input of MARC records Must have a workflow efficiencies built into the system: Intellisense, Best Record Match, SMARTCat and highly customized stacked macros that make standardizing batches of records easy DAF Libraries needs to be able create new and original MARC records for unique electronic and print materials in their collections to be used in the DoD Libraries OPAC Must be able to provide intellisense interface that includes drag and drop ability. Intellisense for fixed fields, tags, indicators and subfield, record comparison and able to merge multiple records to 1 new one. Must provide MARC records in a current, web-based Microsoft Azure technology with community forums, configurable homepage and advanced analytics Must provide MARC templates and macros. Must run macros on a single record or clean up an entire batch with a single click. RDA-compliant templates speed original cataloging, regardless of material type Must provide a comprehensive authority workflow that offers one-click Authority Linking for author, subject and series Must be able to provide single access point on a Z39.50 server Must be able to interface with the DoD Libraries current Integrated Library System (ILS) PFTS Bibliovation with each of the individual library locations and other ILS providers Must provide online training for library staff VCL requires Best Value when evaluating vendors not lowest cost VCL must be able to test the already established platform to evaluate if it meets requirements. (Vendor must provide temporary access login ID and password). The Government will consider responses received within 14 days of issuance of this notice. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a full and open competitive procurement or a small business set aside competitive procurement. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this announcement. If the Government competes this requirement, a synopsis shall be issued utilizing the combined synopsis/solicitation procedure identified in FAR 12.603. If this effort becomes a Small Business Set-Aside, FAR 52.219-14, Limitation on Subcontracting, will apply. Therefore, small businesses that want to be considered for a small business set-aside should demonstrate how they intend to comply. A determination not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is an administrative decision by the Government that is solely within its discretion. Contractors should be aware of the following information: Contractors must include the following information: a. Points of contact, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers. b. Identification as a large U.S. business, a small U.S. business, or a foreign business. Please note that size indicated should be based on the NAICS code for this effort listed above. c. Identification of any other socioeconomic status including: Women-Owned Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Small Business, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran Owned Small Business or HUBZone. d. Company CAGE Code or UEI. e. Capabilities Statement This requirement is not intended for specific brand name products. Offerors are encouraged to suggest products other than those that may be specifically referenced by brand name. Responses must address how alternate product meet the product characteristics specified above. Submitted information shall be UNCLASSIFIED. Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought synopsis is strictly voluntary. The Government will not reimburse the respondents for any costs associated with their response. This synopsis does not constitute a Request for Proposals nor does its issuance restrict the Government as to its ultimate acquisition approach. The Government reserves the right to contact the submitting parties, on an as required basis, for further clarification on material provided. Respondents should not construe this notice as a commitment by the Air Force for any purpose. Responses shall be emailed to Courtney Perry at courtney.perry.5@us.af.mil no later than 04 JUNE 2024, 12:00 PM CDT. Any questions should be directed to Courtney Perry through email.