OCLC Sole Source FY26

New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) is acquiring a comprehensive library services package from OCLC for the FY 2026 period. The contract covers cataloging, interlibrary loan (ILL) management, and database subscriptions delivered via OCLC’s cloud‑based Tipasa platform. The university has justified a sole‑source award on the basis that OCLC is the only provider able to supply the required scale of bibliographic records and the integrated suite of services, and that alternatives would either lack needed functionality or impose prohibitive staffing costs. The contract value is $54,666.39 and runs for a twelve‑month term starting July 1 2026. • Scope: Cataloging, ILL management, and database subscription services via OCLC Tipasa. • Duration: 12 months (July 1 2026 – June 30 2027). • Value: $54,666.39 (sole‑source, no competitive bidding). • Justification: Only OCLC can meet the required bibliographic volume and integrated service package; alternatives deemed insufficient. • Procurement process: Approval signed 5/21/2026; public posting for at least 30 days required before award; no pre‑bid meeting or site visit.