Intent to Sole Source to Keenious AS

The Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) at West Point intends to negotiate and

award on a sole source basis to only one responsible source in accordance with FAR

13.106-l(b)(l)(i). "Only one responsible source" is based on the company being the sole developer

and provider of the product and/ or service and is therefore the only source capable of satisfying

the Government's requirement. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with:

Keenious AS

Sykehusvegen 23

Tromsø, Troms 9019

Norway

This is considered a sole source to Keenious AS. The United States Military Academy Library, academic study is critical to the success of the mission, and this necessitates access to quality AI tools to keep our Cadets on the cutting edge of research. Traditional search engines are effective, but Keenious provides something that search simply can't offer.

This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any interested party

that believes it is capable of meeting our requirement may identify themselves but must submit

evidence of their capability to fulfill the requirement as an Authorized Agent. If a vendor is an

Authorized Agent of Southeastern NY Library Resources Council, they must submit written proof from

Southeastern NY Library Resources Council that says they have permission to sell/ distribute/

service the equipment on Pyrra Technologies, Inc's behalf (NOTE: Documents will be verified with

Southeastern NY Library Resources Council). All interested parties must provide the following data

with their responses:

1. Full Company Name and Address

2. DUNS Number and SAMs Unique Entity ID (UEI)

3. CAGE Code

4. TAX ID# (aka "EIN" or "TIN"#)

5. Business Size ("Large" or "Small"... must be stated on your reply)

6. The NAICS Code(s) your company uses to identify its business size.

7. Company POC, Email, Phone#

8. Proof (no exceptions) - -

A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based on the responses to this notice is

solely within the discretion of the Government. Any information received will be considered solely

for market research purposes to determine a competitive procurement. Responses must be submitted in

writing by the No-Later-Than (NLT) closing date and time stated below. Telephone responses or

requests will not be accepted.

Please submit all documents and responses to

shawn.m.valastro.civ@army.mil NLT 5/08/2025