ASME Package #2

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command seeks to award a firm fixed price purchase order for an annual subscription to the American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME) Package #2. The solicitation requires full-text access to over 30 ASME online journals to support the educational mission and research activities of the U.S. Naval Academy. Responses are due by November 16, 2023 with the period of performance being one base year starting January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 and four optional one-year extensions. The Government intends to make award solely to ASME as the only contractor capable of meeting its requirements.

No set-aside provisions were designated for this procurement. The primary NAICS code is 513120 for periodical publishers while the PSC code was not specified. ASME is the incumbent contractor providing these services. The solicitation did not disclose estimated values but indicated the contract would be for a base year with four optional additional years. Place of performance is the U.S. Naval Academy located in Annapolis, Maryland.