Inter Library Loan

The Department of the Air Force Library Program is seeking market information for a cloud-based interlibrary loan service to support its network of over 65 MWR libraries, with the goal of automating borrowing and lending functions through a single Z39.50 access point to a global network of 1,000 to 10,000+ libraries. The solution must provide real-time access to over 50 million bibliographic records and billions of holdings, integrate with OCLC for MARC record updates, and comply with industry standards including NCIP, OpenURL, ISO 18626, FedRAMP, ISO 27001, and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. The procurement is structured as a FY26 base contract with two one-year option periods, covering performance from August 31, 2026, through August 30, 2029, with the place of performance identified as San Antonio, Texas. The contract will be awarded based on best value rather than lowest price, emphasizing technical capability, compliance, and overall solution quality over cost alone. Respondents must provide their CAGE Code or Unique Entity ID, classify their business size under NAICS code 516210 with a $47 million small business threshold, and disclose any applicable socioeconomic status such as WOSB, 8(a), SDVOSB, VOSB, or HUBZone certification. Submissions must include a capabilities statement, contact information, and business classification details, and must be sent unclassified via email to the designated points of contact—Gustavo Guadron and Homer Rios—by the deadline of August 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM CDT. The government does not specify page limits, file formats, or attachment labels, and no formal pricing or contract value is provided in this sources-sought notice, which serves solely as a market research tool. No key personnel requirements, security clearances, or organizational conflict of interest provisions are outlined, and payment, invoicing, or accounting details will be established only upon contract award.