Integrated Library Software System

Below is the questions that were submitted along with the answers: 1. You state 11 library staff require access to the ILS. What are the staff numbers for concurrent staff access? A: 3 Circulation, 5 Cataloging. 2. You require user authenticated single Integrated Search Engine with access to all purchased on-line library resources. Are you referring to on-line subscription databases? In which cas, is an aggregator currently used? or, is the intention to provide access to the other on-line resources from with the on-line catalog, e.g. via OpenURL, or, to launching subscription databases from a Library home page? A: We have multiple subscription databases, including Proquest, Ebscohost, and Gale. We do not use an aggregator. The databases should be launched from the library homepage. 3. Is there a list of all Air Force and DoD computer requirements? A: No, ILS will operate on a commercial network, using desktop PCs from various vendors. 4. Migration of all data from SIRSI Symphony 3.4- in what format will the data be provided? Please be specific about MARC and non-MARC formats for the various areas: catalog, copies, Serials, Serials predictions, serials routing, orders, order histories, loans, loan histories, holds, ILL, etc. A: Migration of data will be from TLC LS2. Data will be provided from the vendor. 5. The time-frame is very tight for a completed implementation by 15 Oct 2012, with responses due 27 July 2012. What is the time frame for notification of decision? A: Notification will be given as soon as possible. 6. A complete server must be provided- are you requiring your own dedicated hosted server for the ILS? A: ILS must be hosted by the vendor. The method the vendor uses to provide that hosting must be secure, with regular data back-ups, and sufficient contingency planning in place to avoid significant down time in the event of emergencies. 7. SIP protocol for automatic authentication- please explain, in the context of circulation and authentication, which SIP protocol you are referencing. A: SIP Protocol will be used for authentication with our e-book database, provided by Axis 360, and will also be used to authenticate users on our print management software. 8: What kind of content do you want to provide access to from the OPAC, and where does it currently reside? A: We have no digital content that the OPAC must provide. 9. Apart from training what services do you envisage being delivered onsite in a hosted implementation? A: We require onsite installation at set up and onsite training. 10: Please explain what you mean by "a redacted copy of the quotes" being required in conjunction with the official quote. A: A copy of quotes with all company identifying information and pricing information blacked out. 11: Quotes can be either emailed, or printed and mailed but either delivery mechanism is acceptable? You do not require both? A: No, please keep in mind large proposals might be too large for the e-mail in-box. 12: If produced on paper and posted how many copies are required? A: Two, one redacted and one with all the information. 13: Requests pricing specifically for "non-personal services". Would you like the data migration and training fees quoted on separate line items? Or should the data migration and training fees be incorporated into this price? A: Please seperate for easier understanding. 14: Is FA2860-11-T-0100 the continuation of the requirement that was posted last year titled "Library Software" under solicitation number F1D3701110A001. A: The requirement is nearly the same with a few updates, that solicitation was awarded in contract FA2860-11-P-0134, but was a one year contract with no options. 15: The SOW calls for "single integrated search engine with access to all purchased on-line library resources". Please define the term "access", i.e. does the system need to search all purchased on-line library resources and the ILS concurrently? A: Yes.