ASTM Database Access
Open Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N6426727Q5001
- Agency
-
Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 519290 Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services
- Place of performance
- Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
NSWC Corona Division, under Naval Sea Systems Command, intends to award a sole-source contract to ASTM for access to its industry standards library, and it requests sources sought capability statements by November 5, 2026. The Set Aside line reads "No Set-Aside Used," while the notice asks small business concerns, including HUBZone, 8(a), and SDVOSB firms, to respond so the Government can determine whether to compete the requirement. The notice is for information only, is not a solicitation, and carries no Government obligation to award a task order.
The draft statement of work, as summarized in the attached file, describes NAVSEA HQ's need for ASTM Compass platform access supporting shipbuilding and sustainment. The requirement covers web-based electronic and paper copies of ASTM standards, the Specs and Standards Complete database, help desk support, and annual training via Microsoft Teams and in person. Pricing is firm-fixed-price for each option year, covering fiscal years 2027 through 2032 (base year plus four option years). Site licenses cover NAVSEA Washington Navy Yard headquarters personnel with @us.navy.mil accounts in DC and Arlington; four SUPSHIP locations (Bath, ME; Groton, CT; Pascagoula, MS; Newport News, VA); four SUPSHIP detachments (Marinette, WI; San Diego, CA; Mobile, AL; New Orleans, LA); and 11 Strategic Systems Programs facilities nationwide. The SSP locations require an assigned Account Manager and Customer Support Manager. Inspection, acceptance, and shipping are directed to N00024 at Washington Navy Yard, 1333 Hull Street.
Responses must include company name, address, POC name, telephone and fax numbers, CAGE code, business size, county, and UEI number, and must be sent by email to the POC on the SAM.gov posting. Telephone requests are not accepted, and inquiries missing these elements may not receive a response. The notice is classified under NAICS 519290 and PSC 7A21, and it was posted October 30, 2026.
Notice text
The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division (NSWC Corona Division)
is issuing this Sources Sought Notice as a means to inform industry that the Government intends to award on a sole source basis to ASTM to purchase access to their industry standards library.
It is requested that all interested Small Business concerns, including but not limited to HUBZone, 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB), and Service Disabled Veteran[1]Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), respond with a Capability Statementin order for the Government to determine the Sole Source Nature of this requirement. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. All requests must include company name, address, POC name, telephone number, fax number, cage code, Business size, county and UEI number. Any inquires that do not contain the specifications above may not receive a response. No telephone requests. Any inquiries into this notice shall be by email to the Point of Contact identified in the sam.gov posting. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor the System for Award Management SAM.gov website for additional information related to this sources sought notice.
Disclaimer: This sources sought notice is for informational purposes only and not a request for quotes/proposals. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. Responses in any form are not offers and the government under no obligation to award a task order as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought notice is strictly voluntary.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| N6426727Q5001 Draft SOW.pdf |
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