FY26_Intent to Award Sole Source_AUL LibApps

The 42nd Contracting Squadron at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, intends to award a sole source contract to Springshare, LLC for the procurement of the LibApps software suite, including LibGuides, LibAnswers, LibWizard, and LibCal, under FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) and FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This is not a competitive acquisition; the award is justified due to the proprietary and uniquely integrated nature of Springshare’s platform, which is essential for maintaining seamless digital services at the Air University Library. The contract will be Firm-Fixed Price with a performance start date of June 1, 2026, and will enable the library to deliver research guides, automated assistance, interactive tutorials, and appointment scheduling to over 50 authorized staff members and unlimited students and faculty through public-facing web access. System integration with Canvas and LibCal is mandatory, and the solution must not handle Controlled Unclassified Information or Personally Identifiable Information. No formal evaluation factors or competitive criteria are applicable due to the sole source nature of the procurement. The place of performance is designated as 600 Chennault Circle, Maxwell AFB, Alabama, and delivery is entirely electronic, with no physical goods or packaging requirements. Contractors must be registered in SAM and capable of invoicing through the Wide Area Workflow system. Responses must be submitted via email to Samantha Millington or LaChandra Thompson by May 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST and must include basic organizational information such as the company name, point of contact, UEI, and CAGE Code. While no formal contract clauses, detailed inspection criteria, or pricing details are provided, acceptance and inspection responsibilities rest with the government based on compliance with the Draft Statement of Requirements. The NAICS code for this procurement is 513210 (Software Publishers), and no small business set-asides, options, or security clearances are required. The contract supports the Air University Library’s mission to modernize access to academic resources through a unified, scalable, and integrated digital platform.