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Book and Audio Book Point Plan

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FA80522607222026Federal

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The Department of the Air Force Library Program is seeking a book and audiobook point plan system to manage the acquisition and distribution of library materials requested by its global network of libraries. This initiative aims to establish a standardized point-based system that enables efficient fulfillment of book and audiobook requests throughout the year, sourced from an established vendor in the library marketplace. The system must support worldwide shipping and ensure timely delivery of materials tailored to the informational and recreational needs of Air Force personnel and affiliated users. The solicitation, identified by number FA80522607222026, was posted on July 22, 2026, with responses due by August 4, 2026. It falls under NAICS code 516210 for library and archival activities and is not subject to any set-aside restrictions. The lead office is located in San Antonio, Texas, under the Department of Defense, and inquiries should be directed to Gustavo Guadron as the primary point of contact or William Sasser as secondary. The procurement seeks a scalable, reliable model for point allocation and redemption, ensuring transparency and accountability in the distribution of library resources across all Department of the Air Force library locations.

General Info

Air Force seeks point-based system for global book and audiobook distribution via established vendor.

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Department Of Defense → FA8052 773 EssView Agency

NAICS

516210 - Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content ProvidersView NAICS

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TX

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8052 773 Ess
Contacts2 people available
OfficeSAN ANTONIO, TX, 78236-0119, USA
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Department Of Defense → FA8052 773 Ess
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Office AddressSAN ANTONIO, TX, 78236-0119, USA
Contacts
Gustavo Guadron
William Sasser

Full Description

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The Department of the Air Force Library Program has a requirement for:  Book collection development point system that enables the Department of the Air Force Libraries Division to provide books and audiobooks. The purpose is to procure a book point plan for books requested throughout the year by DAF Libraries and shipped worldwide from a known book and audiobook vendor in the library marketplace.

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