Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Archive‑It Web Archiving Service

The South Carolina State Library is issuing a sole‑source contract to the Internet Archive for its Archive‑It web‑archiving service. The service enables the library to create, manage, and preserve web‑based collections, offering public or private access, full‑text search, and metadata export. The contract is valued at $18,000 and is justified under South Carolina Code Ann. §11‑35‑1560. The procurement manager, James Dunn, is the primary point of contact. No competitive bidding, award, or performance dates are disclosed. • Service: Archive‑It web‑archiving platform (collection creation, management, access, and download). • Vendor: Internet Archive (sole‑source). • Value: $18,000 fixed‑price award. • Agency: South Carolina State Library, procurement managed by James Dunn.