Bid guide
How to respond to the Army’s CAC Library Consortium Authentication Solution RFI
What the Army is seeking
The Department of the Army is requesting information about a commercial, off-the-shelf SaaS subscription for library authentication and electronic-resource access. The planned solution includes one enterprise Program Office instance and 18 individual library instances.
The solution must natively integrate with Ex Libris Alma / Primo VE and preserve existing user access pathways to the maximum extent possible. This is a request for information, or RFI: the Army is gathering vendor information, and the draft Statement of Objectives is not final.
Key date and deadline
The opportunity was published October 2, 2026. The response deadline is October 30, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.
Plan to submit your information by the stated deadline. The provided details do not specify what happens after the deadline or describe a submission method.
Who this opportunity suits
This RFI is relevant to firms that provide SaaS library authentication or electronic-resource proxy solutions and can address the stated instance structure and Alma / Primo VE integration.
The Army asks vendors to identify their business size under NAICS 519290, Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services, and provide applicable past performance.
How to access the opportunity
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A free account may be needed to view documents, though some bids can be viewed without one. The opportunity includes a draft SOO that vendors can review.
Prepare a focused response
Clearly explain whether your solution can provide one enterprise Program Office instance and 18 library instances. Address its native integration with Ex Libris Alma / Primo VE and how it can preserve current user access pathways.
State your business size under NAICS 519290 and include relevant past performance. Pricing is optional, so provide it only if available. Because the SOO is a draft and may change, distinguish current capabilities from any assumptions about the final requirements.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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