DLA Enterprise ASTM Subscriptions

The Defense Logistics Agency seeks continued enterprise-wide access to ASTM International standards and digital services through the ASTM Compass platform via a sole-source purchase order, with quotes due August 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT. The procurement is structured as a firm-fixed-price sole-source purchase order justified under 10 USC 3204(a)(1); ASTM is the only standards development organization platform that provides required online publications (ASTM, IEC, and ISO) without artificial intelligence or generative artificial intelligence in its system architecture while enabling integration into government-owned document specifications. Market research confirmed that competing platforms either use AI/GENAI or lack required integration features.

Place of performance is the United States. The base period covers approximately one month with four one-year option periods. NAICS code is 513120 (Periodical Publishers) with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. PSC is 7630 (Newspapers and Periodicals). A sources sought notice was posted February 24, 2026, closing March 11, 2026; the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground both independently concluded ASTM was the sole qualified vendor. The Contracting Officer determined the anticipated cost fair and reasonable based on historical pricing comparison and an independent government cost estimate.

Quotes must be submitted in Excel format using the provided pricing template with formulas intact and unprotected, all cells limited to two decimal places. Submission is by email to the contracting officer; vendors are responsible for confirming receipt. Partial quotes will not be accepted. Evaluation assesses technical approach, past performance, and price; technical and past performance are evaluated as acceptable or unacceptable based on compliance with solicitation instructions and the Performance Work Statement. Past performance information will be sourced from CPARS and other government data systems. Quoters must submit FAR provision 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications) or certify current SAM.gov registration.