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Combined Synopsis/SolicitationAmendment 2

MSC Technical Library Management Services

MSCHQ NORFOLK · Norfolk, Virginia

Response status

Historical record

Aug 28, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC

This notice is no longer open.

Posted
Aug 21, 2026
Archive date
Sep 12, 2026
SAM status
Active
This is a preserved solicitation record. The response window is closed because the published deadline passed.

Answer-first brief

What the source record says

  • MSCHQ NORFOLK published this combined synopsis/solicitation.
  • Competition is listed as 8(a) Sole Source.
  • The place of performance is Norfolk, Virginia.
  • The notice uses NAICS 519210 (Libraries and Archives).

Procurement identity

Notice ID
685e26be95eb449990269580455eea91
Solicitation
N102C_TechLibrary_Combined_Synopsis_Solicitation
Base type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Version
2 of 2

Solicitation facts

Structured fields from the current SAM notice version. A dash means the source did not publish a value.

Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Solicitation number
N102C_TechLibrary_Combined_Synopsis_Solicitation
Set-aside
8(a) Sole Source
Set-aside code
8A
Posted
Aug 21, 2026
Responses due
Aug 28, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
Archive date
Sep 12, 2026
Archive type
auto15
Base type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Organization type
OFFICE
Benchmark category
Category confidence
Category source
Last seen
Aug 29, 2026

Buyer and place

Office hierarchy and place of performance as published.

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Department code
Subagency
DEPT OF THE NAVY
Subagency code
Office
MSCHQ NORFOLK
Organization path
Organization path codes
Office address
NORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA
Place of performance
Norfolk, Virginia
City code
State
Virginia
State code
VA
Postal code
Country

Points of contact

Contact details from the current notice version.

Notice description

Source text reproduced without an AI summary.

Amendment 4 - 08/21/2026 - This amendment is to update Exhibit B - Rate Table - Tech Library to Revision 3. The changes to the rate table include: rounded all cells to the nearest dollar in accordance with section L of the solicitation, revised formulas on the Regular Labor Estimate tab and the Overtime Labor Estimate tab to account for the total number of months across the period of performance, Travel Estimate Tab was updated to reflect the accurate estimate for the 6-month extension (see updated instructions in red at the top of the Travel Estimate Tab). Finally, Attachment 6 - Wage Determination 2015-4341, has been updated with the newest revision available (REV.35). Section L has been revised to reflect the changes made to the rate table; these revisions are highlighted in orange. Quoters shall only use Exhibit B - Rate Table - Tech Library REV 3 for quote submission. Amendment 3 - 08/17/2026 - This amendment corrects the regular and overtime hours per month for the labor categories Media Specialist 1 and Media Specialist 2 which have been revised Exhibit B - Rate Table - Tech Library REV 2, posted below. The following original and/or previously revised documents have been removed for consolidation; Attachment 1 - FINAL PWS - MSC N7 Technical Library Services 20260714, Attachment 7 - Performance Questionnaire, Exhibit B - Rate Table Tech Library, Exhibit B - Rate Table - Tech Library REV 1. Quoters shall only use Exhibit B - Rate Table REV 2 for the quote submission. Amendment 2 - 08/17/2026 - This amendment is to post the Questions and Answers Document, along with the updated Attachment 1 - FINAL PWS - REV 1, Exhibit B - Rate Table REV 1, and the revised solicitation with the updated Section L. All changes have been highlighted in each document. Quoters shall only use Exhibit B - Rate Table REV 1 for the quote submission. Amendment 1 - 08/07/2026 - This amendment is to extend the due date to 08/28/2026 01:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time. Due to the influx of questions, the questions and answers document will be posted as soon as possible with updates to the solicitation, and therefore the due date for quotes has been pushed back. Attachment 7 - Past Performance Questionnaire has been updated to reflect the new date. Type: COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION Related Notice: Notice ID: N102C_TechLibrary_SSN Title: MSC Virtual Technical Library Services Notice ID: N3220526Q0069 Response Date: 08/28/2026 01:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due. Initiative: NONE. Original/Updated Set Aside: Contracting with Small Business Administration (the 8(a) Program) Product Service Code: R605 Support- Administrative: Library NAICS Code: 519210 Libraries and Archives Place of Performance Location: Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, Virgina Description: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number N3220526Q0069 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The Engineering Department of MSC requires a Contractor to provide administrative, data management and technical support for the MSC Technical Library. The Contractor will utilize the MSC Virtual Technical Library (VTL), an electronic repository and management system for technical manuals, drawings, engineering designs, engineering and technical references. This acquisition is set-aside for 8(a) small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. This solicitation does not have a Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) rating. See attached SF 1449 for a list of all details of the supplies and/or services required and a list of all solicitation provisions and contract clauses that apply to the acquisition. Responses to the solicitation are due 08/28/2026 01:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time. Quotes must be e-mailed to Taylor Neikirk taylor.r.neikirk.civ@us.navy.mil and Stacy Ziehl stacy.m.ziehl.civ@us.navy.mil. To be considered timely, an e-mail quote must be received in its entirety in the designated e-mail inbox by the due date and time for quote submission. Reference the solicitation number on your quote. E-mail quotes shall be in either Adobe or Microsoft Office format. No other method of submission is acceptable. The anticipated award date is 30 September 2026. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which shall be considered by the agency. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to the point of contact of this announcement.

Comparable award range

Historical award values for work matched by the fixed rubric—not an estimate of this opportunity.

Low end (p25)$35,050
Median$70,636
High end (p75)$183,281
Comparable awards
28
Median
$70,636
Computed
Aug 25, 2026
Rubric
comparables@2026.08.1
Comparable award values describe completed contracts. They do not state the government's budget and are not a bid recommendation.

Comparable awards

The match score is decomposed so each comparison can be challenged.

AwardContractorValueAwardedScoreWhy it matched
LIBRARY SUPPORT SERVICESCADENCE GROUP ASSOCIATES, INC.$335,225.41May 18, 202660Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Same place of performance (8), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
NWRC_LIBRARY_CATALOG EOS WEB CLOUD SUBSCRIPTION PRICING INFORMATION.SIRSI CORPORATION$37,801.54Jul 6, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
SERVICES, NON-PERSONAL, CONTRACTOR TO FURNISH ALL LABOR, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARYEX LIBRIS USA INC$167,757.03Jun 25, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
SERVICES NON-PERSONAL TO PROVIDE ALL LABOR, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS (UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVOCLC, INC$23,374.89May 14, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
DELIVERY OF NON-PUBLISHED LITERATURE MOD TO ADD CLAUSE 52.222-90 IAW EO 14398.REPRINTS DESK, INC.$463,039.91Jun 25, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
THIS CONTRACT IS FOR LIBRARY SERVICES. EXERCISE OY1, UPDATE ACOR, AND ADD CLAUSE 52.222-90GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLC$3,273,216.48Jul 15, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
EBSCO - ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION SERVICESEBSCO INFORMATION SERVICES, LLC$23,179.50Jun 12, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
EBSCO DISCOVERY SERVICE & INTEGRATED SEARCHEBSCO INFORMATION SERVICES, LLC$41,940.00Mar 27, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
OCLCOCLC, INC$90,049.20Jul 27, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
NEW MULTI-YEAR SUBSCRIPTION TO INTEGRATED LIBRARY SYSTEM (ILS)OCLC, INC$128,802.39Jun 23, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
NO COST ADMIN MOD FOR EO 14398 TO ADD CLAUSE 52.222-90GRAHAM ADVISORY NETWORK INC$229,854.47Jun 10, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
MEDICAL EBOOKS AND TEST BANKS OPTION 2 ADD EO 14398TETON DATA SYSTEMS$132,577.00Jun 10, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
WEGNER CENTER MEDICAL LIBRARY SERVICES FOR THE SIOUX FALLS VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM. FOR OPTITHE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA$348,455.00Jun 9, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
KNOVEL 2026-27 RENEWAL SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENTELSEVIER INC.$26,794.76Jul 29, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
PROCURE AN ONLINE UPTODATE MEDICAL & PHARMACY INFORMATION FOR THE PORTLAND AREA OFFICE, WHUPTODATE, INC$15,235.00Jun 23, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
AGENCY-WIDE ACCESS TO AWIN PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION AND ONE AUTHORIZED USER ACCESS TO AWIN COMINFORMA MEDIA LLC$816,227.00Dec 26, 202452Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL MANAGEMENT AND LABOR NECESSARY TO PROVIDE LIBRARIAN SERVIMAC TEKNIK MALZEME SANAYI VE TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI$56,880.00Mar 31, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
SEE ATTACHMENT 1, TITLED PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) TECHNICAL LIBRARY SERVICES 2.0 (SIERTEK, LTD.$1,972,340.44Mar 31, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
5 YEAR SUBSCRIPTION FOR ADAM MATTHEW DIGITALSAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC.$8,333.00Mar 11, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
SPRINGER EBOOKSSPRINGER NATURE CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER LLC$2,377.00Apr 14, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)

Amendment history

A version is preserved whenever the normalized notice contents change.

VersionNotice typeObservedResponses dueContent hash
1Combined Synopsis/SolicitationAug 23, 2026Aug 28, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC8dedf4e47a748d7e
2Combined Synopsis/SolicitationAug 28, 2026Aug 28, 2026, 5:00 PM UTCe1047c73d578d932

Record provenance

Field-level lineage for the current opportunity version.

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Sources and method

Figures on this page are computed from public federal award records. Numbers are never estimated or generated; where a figure is withheld, the reason is stated rather than filled in.

Comparable awards are scored on benchmark category, product and service code, industry code, buyer, place, recency, and contract type. Rubric version comparables@2026.08.1.

  1. 1Notice fields come from the SAM.gov contract opportunities record last seen Aug 29, 2026. SAM.gov remains authoritative.
  2. 2Computed from 28 completed federal awards using comparables@2026.08.1, as of Aug 25, 2026. Award values are neither unit prices nor a forecast.

Note 1 covers the solicitation record; note 2 covers the comparable range. No synthetic FAQ or inferred solicitation value is published.