FY26_Intent to Award Sole Source_AUL LibApps
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, 42nd Contracting Squadron at Maxwell AFB, AL, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source contract to Springshare, LLC. This contract is for the continuation of LibApps Software as a Service (SaaS), specifically LibGuides, LibAnswers, and LibWizard, for the Air University Library (AUL). The purpose is to enhance communication and access to AUL's services and resources for students and faculty.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a SaaS subscription providing:
- LibGuides: For disseminating curated information, managing A-Z database lists, supporting various content types, and offering internal search and image management. These components are publicly accessible.
- LibAnswers: To enable engagement with librarians via chat, SMS, email, or online forms, and to provide a comprehensive FAQ page with automated workflows.
- LibWizard: For creating forms, surveys, tutorials, and quizzes, with integration capabilities for LibAnswers and the Learning Management System (LMS), Canvas.
The service must seamlessly integrate with AUL's existing LibCal subscription, allowing for custom templates, themes, and tiered user accounts for a minimum of 50 authorized library staff members. Public-facing components must offer unlimited web access for all Air University students, faculty, and staff, including distance learners.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) under Simplified Acquisition Procedures.
- Authority: FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) (Only one responsible source).
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Intent).
- Product Service Code: 7A21 (Business Application Off The Shelf Software).
- Place of Performance: Maxwell AFB, AL.
Response & Deadlines
This is a Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source. Potential bidders who believe they can meet the requirement are requested to submit a capability statement.
- Response Due: May 20, 2026, by 12:00 PM CST.
- Submission: Via email to Samantha Millington (samantha.millington.1@us.af.mil) and LaChandra Thompson (lachandra.thompson@us.af.mil).
- Required Information: Company name, point of contact, email, phone, fax, business type and size, CAGE Code, and UEI number.
- Registration: Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and WAWF.
- Outcome: If no responsive offers are received, the contract will be awarded to Springshare, LLC.