CAS SciFinder Discovery Platform
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N6893626SIMACQD500000E5000000073
- Agency
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Naval Air Warfare Center
Naval Air Systems Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 513120 Periodical Publishers
- PSC
- 7630 Newspapers And Periodicals
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, a component of the Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command, intends to award a firm fixed price contract on a sole source basis for the CAS SciFinder Discovery Platform. This procurement seeks access to a proprietary chemical information database and discovery platform that serves the agency's research and development needs. The primary requirement is that interested parties demonstrate clear and concise capability to perform the required work while maintaining quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule adherence. Evaluation will focus on vendors' ability to provide uninterrupted access to this specialized scientific database without compromising operational requirements. All interested parties must submit written capability statements by May 4, 2026, referencing solicitation number N68936-26SIMACQ-D500000/E500000-0073 and directing responses to Gwynn Hartkopf at gwynn.l.hartkopf.civ@us.navy.mil. Additionally, potential vendors must be registered with SAM.gov and maintain active status prior to any contract award, with registration processing requiring 10-15 days.
This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations. The sole source awardee is CAS American Chemical Society, located at 2540 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43202, which is identified as the original equipment manufacturer and sole proprietary owner of the CAS SciFinder Discovery Platform. The contract covers one lot of the platform with a firm fixed price structure, though specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. Contractors selected for this work must obtain certification through the Defense Logistics Information Services and be prepared to manage Controlled Unclassified Information in accordance with defense security protocols, including completion of DD 2345 forms and designation of an approved Data Custodian point of contact.
Notice text
THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE, NOT A REQUEST FOR A QUOTE (RFQ). A RFQ WILL NOT BE ISSUED AND QUOTES WILL NOT BE REQUESTED.
In accordance with FAR 6.103.1, the Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, intends to award a firm fixed price contract on a sole source basis for:
1) CAS SciFinder Discovery Platform– Qty 1 lot
To CAS American Chemical Society 2540 Olentangy River Road Columbus, OH 43202 as the OEM of the CAS SciFinder Discovery Platform and is the sole proprietary owner of this database.
THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES; no solicitation or RFQ will be forthcoming. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than 05/04/2026. The written response shall reference solicitation number N68936-26SIMACQ-D500000/E500000-0073 and must provide a clear and concise capability statement to show the ability to perform the required work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability and schedule. Written responses to this notice shall be submitted to email: Gwynn Hartkopf, at gwynn.l.hartkopf.civ@us.navy.mil
All vendors must be registered at https://sam.gov/ prior to submitting quotes. It is recommended that all interested parties be aware that processing this additional information may take at least 10-15 days and are proactive in maintaining the SAM registrations in an 'Active' status as the government cannot award an entity without an 'Active' SAM registration.
Contractors must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) in order to access Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Export Controlled Information. Access to CUI is limited, to a single point of contact (POC) per CAGE code, who is listed as the Data Custodian on the DD 2345 and approved by Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The DD 2345 must be approved prior to requesting access to CUI in SAM.gov. Contractors are responsible for coordinating with their CAGE code’s Data ePS PRE-AWARD SYNOPSIS POSTING REQUEST Updated (03-2025) Custodian POC to request access to CUI. For additional information, visit the DLA website for the Joint Certification Program: https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/.
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