sole_source_justification_DoD Chiltons Nat Geo and Legal Reference fully signed 27 Sep 24_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification for Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items related to a sole source procurement of subscription services for Chilton's Auto Repair Manuals, National Geographic (Magazine, Kids, People, Animal, World and various media formats), and a Legal Reference database.

The key details are: The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Installation and Mission Support Center Installation Contracting Agency is seeking to procure these subscription services on a sole source basis. The justification cites the unique capabilities and comprehensive content provided by the Chilton's, National Geographic, and Legal Reference databases that are required to support DoD libraries and meet their specific needs. No other sources can provide the full scope of content and capabilities required. The subscription services must include the full text, diagrams, specifications, troubleshooting guides, multimedia, and other features for the Chilton's automotive repair information, as well as the complete archived content for the National Geographic publications from 1888 to present across various media formats. The Legal Reference database must also integrate with the existing Gale Entrepreneurship and Business database subscription. The justification indicates this is a critical sole source requirement with no viable alternatives available.