ASTM Sources Sought Notice.pdf

N6247026R0037 FIRM FIXED PRICE CONTRACT FOR WEB-BASED SUBSCRIPTION

SERVICES TO ASTM INTERNATIONAL NON-GOVERNMENT STANDARDS

Solicitation No: N6247026R0037

Issue Date: 16 July 2026

Response Date: 23 July 2026, 2:00PM ET

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING

PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) AND NO

CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

This notice does NOT constitute a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid. The intent of this notice is to identify potential offerors for market research purposes only. The proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.103-1. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals.

However, inquiries received within 7 days after date of publication of this notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this notice. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 518210, Computing

Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services, with a small business size standard of $40 million.

The intent of this Sources Sought Notice is to identify qualified sources for a firm-fixed contract. The purpose of the contract is to provide web-based subscription to ASTM International materials and standards collections, in electronic format and via Internet–based networking subscription arrangement, with instantaneous access with 24/7 availability. Subscription includes ASTM

Complete Book of Standards to include all volumes and sections of active and historical standards accessible from the desktop and mobile device of DoD employees.

SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: Interested sources may submit a capabilities statement in PDF or

Microsoft Word format no later than 23 July 2026 to the Contract Specialist, Kimberly Hall, via email kimberly.a.hall124.civ@us.navy.mil.

This market survey is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bid or proposals, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. For purpose of market research, any other information available to the Government may also be utilized.

The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a competitive contract. Note: The Government does not intend to rank submittals. The

Government will not provide a 'debrief ' on the results of the survey. All information submitted will be held in a confidential manner and will only be used for the purpose intended.

RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN THURSDAY, 23 JULY 2026 BY 2:00PM EST.

LATE RESPONSES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

The package shall be sent electronically to Kimberly Hall. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Kimberly Hall; kimberly.a.hall124.civ@us.navy.mil.

NOTE: THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THIS ACQUISITION AT

ANY TIME. THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY COSTS INCURRED IN

ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCESS. ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED IS AT

THE OFFEROR’S OWN EXPENSE.

We appreciate your interest and thank you in advance for responding to this Sources Sought Notice.