BIBLIOTHECA

The Bureau of Indian Education intends to award sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Bibliotheca, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. It has been determined that Bibliotheca provides the service and maintenance for the Haskell Indian Nations University Library, 3M Library System Equipment. 3M library Systems has merged with Bibliotheca. Bibliotheca is now the only factory authorized service for the 3M equipment and activation device. 3M provides a unique product/service to libraries as they are the developer and sole manufacturer for security and productivity systems for libraries. The library’s security is a required investment to maintain a robust selection of instructional support material for success of students. The purpose of this procurement is to award based on a sole source requirement, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b). This notice is not a request for competitive quotations. A solicitation will not be available for this requirement. The intent of this notice is for informational purposes only. However, any information received within five business days after the posting date of this notice will be considered by the Government. Information may be sent to Janice Begay, Purchasing Agent at [email protected]. A determination by the Government not to compete this action is solely within the discretion of the Government. Questions may be directed via the above email.