Intent to Sole Source Swift-Active Screener Licenses Renewal

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Western Acquisition Division, on behalf of the Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) and NOAA Central and Regional Libraries (NCRL), intends to award a sole-source purchase order to Sciome LLC for Swift-Active Screener licenses. This requirement is for non-personal services categorized under NAICS 541519, Other Computer Related Services, and PSC U099, Education/Training- Other. No set-aside is utilized for this procurement. The anticipated period of performance begins August 17, 2026, and extends through August 16, 2030, covering a one-year base period and three option years.

The rationale for the sole-source determination is that Sciome LLC is the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of the Swift-Active Screener license. This application is required for its unique statistical analysis algorithm, which identifies when a specific percentage of relevant papers has been reached during article screening. This functionality allows library staff to determine when to conclude a search, saving time and increasing efficiency in supporting the NOAA research mission. Without this specific capability, library processes would require significant additional effort to meet performance goals.

Submissions regarding this pre-solicitation notice, identified by solicitation number 145019-26-0019JRW, are due by June 26, 2026. While no competitive solicitation package is available, the government will evaluate written documentation from firms that demonstrate the ability to meet these requirements to determine if the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis. Jamie Rosales serves as the primary point of contact for this requirement, which will be performed in the United States.