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Intent to Sole Source OCLC Cataloging Subscription

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145019-26-0017JRWFederal

Submission Closed04/20/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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Temporary Full-Time: Local History Database Cataloger

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Native American Library Services Basic Grant (2027)

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The Native American Library Services Basic Grant (2027), solicitation number NAG-BASIC-FY27, is a non-competitive federal grant program administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The program is designed to assist federally recognized Native communities, including Alaska Native Villages, Regional Corporations, or Village Corporations, in establishing, sustaining, and improving library and archival services. Funding is intended to support four primary objectives: the acquisition of library materials, community-priority programming such as digital literacy and cultural preservation, staff training, and integrated activities combining these goals. The total expected funding for this announcement is 1,700,000 dollars, with a project period running from May 1, 2027, to April 30, 2028. Eligible applicants must submit complete applications through Grants.gov by November 13, 2026. Required documentation includes the SF-424S, a Discretionary Program Information Form, a Library Services Plan of up to two pages, and an IMLS Budget Form, all submitted as PDFs. Applicants must maintain active registrations in the System for Award Management (SAM) and possess a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Awards are based on eligibility and completeness checks rather than competitive scoring, with funding decisions expected in April 2027. Recipients are governed by 2 C.F.R. Part 200 and must manage financial and performance reporting through the eGMS Reach system.

Institute Of Museum And Library Services

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National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2027)

Solicitation # NLG-Libraries-FY27

The National Leadership Grants for Libraries (NLG-L) for fiscal year 2027 is a funding opportunity provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services to enhance the quality of library services nationwide. The program supports projects focused on adult reading, health and financial literacies, archival practices related to American history, and the preservation of national information infrastructure. It specifically encourages the use of new and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, to improve academic practices and visitor experiences, while fostering collaborative partnerships between libraries, archives, and museums. The total funding available for this announcement is 11,500,000 dollars, with a project performance period running from August 1, 2027, to July 31, 2030. Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov Workspace by November 13, 2026. Eligible applicants must maintain active registrations in SAM.gov and have a Unique Entity Identifier. The evaluation process utilizes a peer review system based on the clarity of the identified need, the quality of the work plan, the experience of the staff, and the potential for the resulting models or tools to be scaled or replicated. Required submission documents include a project narrative limited to 10 pages and various web forms, all of which must be submitted as PDFs. Awardees are governed by the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards and must manage financial reporting through the eGMS Reach system.

Institute Of Museum And Library Services

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Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants (2027)

Solicitation # NAG-HAWAIIAN-FY27

The Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants (2027) program, administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, provides funding to Native Hawaiian-serving organizations to sustain and improve library and archival services. The program aims to strengthen these services through the development of practices, programs, models, tools, and staff training, enabling organizations to serve as critical knowledge and resource centers for their communities. Eligible projects may include educational programming, oral history documentation, institutional planning, professional training, and the furnishing of library spaces within existing structures, though federal funds cannot be used for construction. Applicants must submit their proposals through the Grants.gov Workspace by November 13, 2026, for a project period spanning July 1, 2027, to June 30, 2029. Funding requests must range between $50,000 and $150,000, with indirect costs capped at 15 percent of Modified Total Direct Costs. Awards are determined by the Director based on peer reviews evaluating project justification, the realism of the work plan, and the measurability of intended results. To be eligible, organizations must maintain active registrations with SAM.gov, Grants.gov, and possess a Unique Entity Identifier. All applications must adhere to strict PDF formatting and page limit requirements, including a detailed Performance Measurement Plan to track effectiveness, quality, and timeliness.

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Fifth Amendment to the Joint Use Agreement with Corona-Norco Unified School District (CNUSD) for the Operation of the El Cerrito Middle School Library, Corona

Solicitation # FM04216600300

The County of Riverside and the Corona-Norco Unified School District (CNUSD) have entered into the Fifth Amendment to a Joint-Use Agreement for the continued operation of the El Cerrito Middle School Library located at 7610 El Cerrito Road in Corona, California. This amendment ensures the uninterrupted provision of library services at the existing facility. A previous Fourth Amendment had already extended the agreement for three years effective July 1, 2023, and this current action maintains the operation of the facility without any expansion or physical changes to the property. The project is designated as a forecast with a Notice of Exemption dated June 4, 2026, signed by Senior Environmental Planner Mike Sullivan. It is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Sections 15301 and 15061(b)(3), as the project involves existing facilities and is not expected to cause any significant direct or indirect environmental impacts. Administrative oversight is managed by Riverside County Facilities Management, with financial tracking handled via accounting string 524830-47220-7200400000-FM042166003300 and billing processed through journal vouchers.

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Navsup Flt Logistics Ctr Norfolk

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Humphreys Engineer Ctr Support Activity

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Medical Records Management & DigitizationThis subcontract for Medical Records Management and Digitization supports prime contractors on County of Orange inpatient psychiatric facility projects. The scope of work involves the administration of patient files, archiving processes, and the management of the Integrated Records and Information System to ensure all medical records are organized, compliant, and accessible. The project is managed under the California Health Care Agency and requires strict adherence to the HITECH Act, the California Public Records Act, and HIPAA regulations. A signed Business Associate Agreement is mandatory for participation. The response deadline for this opportunity is March 31, 2027.

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Professional Librarian Services IPDICSBCSU for National Agricultural LibraryThe Agricultural Research Service within the Department of Agriculture is seeking professional librarian services for the National Agricultural Library's Customer Service Unit. This forecast outlines a requirement for two reference librarians to manage daily service coverage across multiple patron touchpoints, including the service desk, chat services, online forms, email, telephone calls, and on-site researcher consultations. The performance of these services will take place in Beltsville, and the opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 519210. Nicole McKenzie serves as the primary point of contact and small business specialist for this requirement.

Agricultural Research Service

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5 months ago

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Commerce NoaaView Agency

Contract Value

$23,374.89

NAICS

519210 - Libraries and ArchivesView NAICS

Place of Performance

WA, USA

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NONE

Awardee

OCLC, INCView Profile

Award Issued Date

07/01/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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PhaseClosed

PostedApr 9

Presolicitation

Response DeadlineApr 20

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

04/20/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Noaa

Contacts1 person available

OfficeSEATTLE, WA, 98115, USA

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Department Of Commerce Noaa

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Office AddressSEATTLE, WA, 98115, USA

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Jamie Rosales

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POINT OF CONTACT:

Jamie Rosales-Wold

U.S. Department of Commerce/NOAA

Western Acquisition Division

325 Broadway, SOU6

Boulder, CO 80305

PHONE: 303-578-6951

EMAIL: Jamie.Rosales@noaa.gov

***THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION’S (NOAA) ACQUISITION & GRANTS OFFICE, WESTERN ACQUISITION DIVISION-BOULDER, NOAA CENTRAL AND REGIONAL LIBRARIES (NCRL), INTENDS TO NEGOTIATE AND AWARD A PURCHASE ORDER, ON A SOLE SOURCE BASIS, UNDER AUTHORITY OF FAR 12.102(a), WITH OCLC, INC. OUT OF DUBLIN, OHIO FOR A SUBSCRIPTION TO THE ONLINE COMPUTER LIBRARY CENTER (OCLC) DATABASE FOR CATALOGING AND INTERLIBRARY LOAN (ILL) SERVICES. NO SET ASIDE IS TO BE USED FOR THIS SOLE SOURCE REQUIREMENT. THE ASSOCIATED NAICS CODE IS 519210.

***THE SOLE SOURCE DETERMINATION IS BASED ON NOAA’S REQUIREMENT THAT OCLC, INC IS THE ONLY VENDOR THAT SUPPLIES SUBSCRIPTION TO THE ONLINE COMPUTER LIBRARY CENTER (OCLC) DATABASE FOR CATALOGING AND INTERLIBRARY LOAN (ILL) SERVICES. OCLC, INC. HAS SPENT OVER 50 YEARS DEVELOPING A WORLDWIDE SHARED CATALOG OF LIBRARY RESOURCES. THIS CATALOG, WORLDCAT, IS UTILIZED BY AND CONTRIBUTED TO BY MORE THAN 72,000 LIBRARIES IN 170 COUNTRIES AND IS CONSIDERED THE INDUSTRY STANDARD FOR PROVIDING CATALOGING AND ILL SERVICES ACROSS LIBRARIES. NO OTHER SERVICE PROVIDES THE SCOPE AND BREADTH OF MATERIALS AND PARTICIPATING LIBRARIES. OCLC, INC. PROVIDES THE SINGLE RESOURCE USED BY ALL TYPE OF LIBRARIES TO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES FROM PUBLIC TO ACADEMIC TO GOVERNMENT RESEARCH LIBRARIES. OCLC CATALOGING SERVICE PROVIDES ACCESS TO THE PROGRAM FOR COOPERATIVE CATALOGING DATABASES FOR PARTICIPATION IN PROGRAM FOR COOPERATIVE CATALOGING INITIATIVES INCLUDING BIBCO, CONSER, NACO, AND SACO. PARTICIPATION IN THESE PROGRAMS ALLOWS NOAA LIBRARY STAFF TO CREATE ORIGINAL CATALOGING AND AUTHORITY RECORDS FOR NOAA RESEARCHERS AND FOR WORKS BY NOAA RESEARCHERS WHICH ENABLES THE DISSEMINATION OF NOAA RESEARCH THROUGH A DATABASE USED BY A MASSIVE COMMUNITY OF LIBRARIES AROUND THE WORLD. OCLC, INC. HAS LONG BEEN THE LONE SUPPLIER OPERATING IN THIS SPACE AND IS ALSO THE LONE SELLER OF ITS PROPRIETARY SERVICES, INCLUDING CONNEXION AND ILLIAD. OCLC, INC HAS CONFIRMED THEY ARE THE SOLE SOURCE PROVIDER.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 07-01-2026 THROUGH 06-30-2027.

***THIS PRESOLICITATION NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS AND NO SOLICITATION PACKAGE IS AVAILABLE. HOWEVER, FIRMS THAT BELIEVE THEY CAN FULLY MEET THE GOVERNMENT'S REQUIREMENTS MAY SUBMIT SUBSTANTIATING DOCUMENTATION OR A REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IN WRITING TO THE IDENTIFIED POINT OF CONTACT WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION OF THIS PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE. SUCH REQUESTS AND DOCUMENTATION WILL BE EVALUATED SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT TO CONDUCT THIS PROCUREMENT ON A COMPETITIVE BASIS. A DETERMINATION BY THE GOVERNMENT NOT TO CONDUCT A COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT, BASED UPON RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE, IS SOLELY WITHIN THE DISCRETION OF THE GOVERNMENT. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE IN RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE.