DoD Foreign Policy Digital Journal Subscription
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- FA805207172025
- Agency
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Air Force Installation Contracting Agency
Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 513120 Periodical Publishers
- PSC
- AF11 Education, Training, Employment, & Social Svcs R&D Svcs; Education Svcs R&D; Basic Research
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Installation and Mission Support Center Installation Contracting Agency is seeking a digital journal subscription service to provide DoD Libraries with access to Foreign Policy Insider and related analytical research content. This Sources Sought Synopsis aims to identify businesses capable of delivering comprehensive digital journalism access, including Foreign Policy's leading journalism, exclusive FP Analytics research, newsletters, live events, and mobile app access, all supported by robust cybersecurity features such as TLS 1.3 and HTTP Strict Transport Security. The requirement falls under NAICS code 513120 (Periodical Publishers) with a 1,000 employee size standard, and contractors must provide detailed capability statements including business size classification, socioeconomic status, CAGE Code/UEI, and points of contact. While the requirement is not brand-specific, offerors are encouraged to propose alternative products that meet the specified technical and content characteristics. Responses to this voluntary market research must be submitted unclassified via email to Mary Cobb at mary.cobb.7@us.af.mil by July 30, 2025, at 4:00 PM CDT.
This pre-solicitation notice does not include any set-aside designations, indicating it will likely be competed as a full and open competition. The government document does not identify any current incumbents or existing contractors for this subscription service requirement. No specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed in the synopsis, which is typical for Sources Sought notices that focus on market research rather than formal procurement parameters. The contract period is structured as a base year running from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026, suggesting this may be part of a multi-year requirement or potential follow-on procurement opportunity. The government emphasizes that this synopsis does not constitute a formal Request for Proposals and carries no commitment to actual procurement, indicating this is purely an information-gathering exercise at this stage.
Notice text
DoD Libraries requires access to Foreign Policy Insider to support and meet customer needs. Combined with full access to Foreign Policy’s leading journalism, FP Insider provides exclusive access to research from FP Analytics that provides insightful, data-driven, and actionable intelligence on transformational trends impacting geopolitics and business. FP Analytics research, produced exclusively for Insiders, distills major topics such as 5G, data governance, and resource competition; identifies geopolitical and competitive forces shaping markets; and highlights risks and opportunities for businesses and organizations operating around the world.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| DoD Foreign Policy Digital Journal Subscription SSN.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| DoD Foreign Policy Journal Subscription | Award Notice | |
| DoD Foreign Policy Journal Subscription | Special Notice | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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