Anticipated Sole Source Award to SAE International
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- F1S0AW6120A001
- Agency
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Air Force Test Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 519210 Libraries and Archives
- PSC
- 7630 Newspapers And Periodicals
- Place of performance
- Edwards, California 93524, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Air Force Test Center (AFTC/PZZF) at Edwards Air Force Base intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to SAE International for access to the SAE Digital Library, with a response deadline of May 30, 2026.
The procurement comprises three components: a one-time purchase of paper backfiles covering 1998 to 2015 (44,000+ technical papers); a one-time purchase of SAE Journals—Aerospace Set spanning 2008 to 2025 (7,000+ journal articles); and an annual subscription to the SAE Aerospace Complete Collection with a base performance period from June 2, 2026 to June 1, 2027, plus three option years. The contracting officer determined that SAE is the sole authorized distributor and publisher of the specialized technical standards and proprietary content required by Air Force aerospace testing systems. Market research, including internet searches, Federal Supply Schedules, GSA Advantage, and AbilityOne reviews, identified no competitive sources.
The sole-source justification is issued under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by RFO 6.103-1 and cites FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). Vendors believing they meet the requirements may submit a complete technical package with clear and convincing evidence of capability, including information on commercial contract terms such as financing, warranty provisions, and delivery. The contracting officer is Susana Dryer. An Ombudsman has been appointed to address concerns from offerors and potential offerors.
Notice text
This is a presolicitation notice; this is not a solicitation for a Request for Proposal, Invitation to Bid, or a commitment, implied or otherwise, that AFTC/PZZF will take procurement action in the matter. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this posting or any follow-up information requests.
The purpose of this notification is to inform industry of the United States Air Force (USAF) intents of contract action and possibly gain knowledge of other potentially qualified sources and their size classifications (small business, large business, etc.) please do not request a copy of solicitation, as one does not exist.
The AFTC Contracting Directorate (AFTC/PZZF), Edwards AFB intends to issue a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by RFO 6.103-1, to SAE International, 400 Commonwealth Dr., Warrendale, PA 15096.
1) One-Time Purchase (Paper Backfile Purchase 1998 to 2015 (44,000+ Tech Papers)
2) One-Time Purchase (SAE Journals - Aerospace Set 2008 to 2025 (7,000+ Journal Articles)
3) SAE Aerospace Complete Collection (Annual) Base + 3 Option Years.
There are no solicitation documents; however, any vendors that believe they can meet the requirements described should submit a complete technical package, which provides clear and convincing evidence that they can meet the Government’s requirement. The response should include any special requirements for a commercial contract (i.e. Commercial Financing, Warranty Provisions, Delivery Information, etc.)
All information furnished shall be in writing and must contain sufficient detail to allow the government representative to evaluate and determine if it can meet the requirement. The Air Force Test Center has appointed an Ombudsman to consider, and facilitate, the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. Concerned parties should address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the Contracting Officer for resolution prior to consulting the Ombudsman. Additionally, Department of the Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation (DAFFARS) 5352.201-9101 – Ombudsman, will be included in any potential solicitation and contract for this acquisition. The AFTC Ombudsman contact information is as follows: Air Force Test Center Vice Commander 1 South Rosamond Blvd, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-3784. Phone Number (661) 277-2810, Facsimile Number (661) 277-7593, Email: aftc.workflow@us.af.mil.
Responses should be submitted via email to: Contracting Officer Susana Dryer (AFTC/PZZF), Email: susana.dryer@us.af.mil.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SSJ F1S0AW6120A001 SAE.Signed.Redacted.pdf |
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