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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF FEBRUARY 27, 2005 FBO #1189
SOURCES SOUGHT

R -- Provide Professional Cataloging Service for the Portland District Technical Library

Notice Date

2/25/2005
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

519120 — Libraries and Archives
 

Contracting Office

Portland District, US Army Corps of Engineers, Contracting Division (CENWP-CT_, P.O. Box 2946, Portland, OR 97208-2946
 

ZIP Code

97208-2946
 

Solicitation Number

W9127N-05-Q-0042
 

Response Due

3/11/2005
 

Archive Date

5/10/2005
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

The Portland District Army Corps of Engineers is conducting a market survey to determine the availability and potential capability of a businesses willing and able to provide the following service: The Portland District Corps of Engineers is seeking a part-time Professional Cataloger with a masters degree in library science (MLS, MALIS, MLIS, or ML) from an ALA-accredited library school. The librarys technical collection includes publications primarily in the subject areas of engineering, dams, dre dging, navigation, water resource planning, and fisheries. The contract cataloger catalogs books, proceedings, technical reports, AV and electronic materials, and serials in a variety of formats. Much of the specialized material is produced by government agencies and often requires original, full-level (I) cataloging with in-depth subject analysis and authority control. The contract cataloger shall provide cataloging, inventorying, database maintenance, and periodic library coverage support to the Portland District Technical Library, Portland Oregon. The contract cataloger shall be responsible for the following: Edit/copy descriptive cataloging and classification with subject analysis and authority control in OCLC and the Technical Librarys integrated library system (EOSi GLAS at present), using current editions of national standards (LCC, LCSH, AACR2r, MARC 21, etc.) for library materials in print and non-print formats. Processing library materials once cataloged to include barcoding, property stamping, printing and affixing spine and card pocket labels, affixing card pockets, and other standard processing practices. Specialized cataloging using InMagics DB/Text Works (or some other software in the future), including original input to a local research database, abstracting, and exhaustive subject indexing using a locally developed thesaurus. Physically inventorying cataloged collections at regularly established intervals, using a portable barcode scanner and manual practices as needed; following-up with record correction and problem resolution. Providing database maintenance on integrated library system (currently EOSi GLAS), InMagics DB/Text Works, and others as acquired to include (but not limited to) making record corrections; deleting records/holdings in GLAS, InMagic, and OCLC; loading, tes ting, and trouble-shooting new versions of software; assisting with regular software updates/upgrades. Providing periodic library coverage support to include circulation and reference service during open hours of operation when all other library staff members are unavailable (e.g., on leave, in meetings, etc.). Keeping an accurate log of cataloging and other contract activities. The period of performance of this expected contract shall be for one year, with options renewable for four (4) additional one (1) year periods. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 514120 with a size standard o f $5 million. Interested businesses are invited to respond indicating their interest in providing this service and to provide a brief capability statement addressing experience and expertise in being able to provide this service. Please indicate your siz e standard to determine if set-aside or unrestricted. Responses should include the following: business size and status such as disadvantaged, 8(a) or Hubzone as certified by the Small Business Administration. Interested firms responding to this market s urvey should forward information to Mrs. Carol Stimmel at e-mail address of Carol.J.Stimmel@usace.army.mil or FAX to number 503-808-4634 or mail your response the above address. This market survey is being conducted to reach the widest possible audience a nd to gather current market information. The Government reserves the right to set-aside this procurement for small business participation based on the response to this market survey. Point of Contacts Administra tive questions: Carol Stimmel, Contract Specialist, Phone 503-808-4634 FAX 503-808-4605 E-mail Carol.J.Stimmel@usace.army.mil Technical questions: Kirsten Lahlum, Librarian at 503-808-5140. Register at our website at https://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/ct for a copy of the solicitation. The solicitation is anticipated to be available by March 3, 2005. In order to conduct business with the Department of Defense, the Contractor must provide regist ration information to the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at http://www.ccr.gov/ at no cost to you. Facsimile and e-mail bids/offers will not be acceptable. **NAICS 519120, FSC R605**
 

Place of Performance

Address: Portland District, US Army Corps of Engineers Contracting Division (CENWP-CT-S), P.O. Box 2946 Portland OR

Zip Code: 97208-2946

Country: US
 

Record

SN00758840-W 20050227/050225212431 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
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