Sources Sought Notice - The Economist Online
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA8903SS07072026
- 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
- 519290 Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services
- PSC
- 7630 Newspapers And Periodicals
- Place of performance
- Jbsa Lackland, Texas 78236, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force, through the 772d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron, is conducting market research to identify vendors capable of providing digital access to The Economist Online for DoD Libraries, with responses due July 21, 2026. The requirement spans one base year and three option years, with no set-aside applied.
The Air Force requires 24/7 unlimited simultaneous access and unlimited user access to the digital platform, including the searchable web-based journal, mobile app, audio versions, podcasts, digital newsletters, full weekly editions with bookmarking capability, morning briefings, exclusive online content, briefings, special reports, and weekly opinion pieces. Technical specifications mandate Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.3 encryption, HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) deployment, RSA 2048-bit certificates with SHA256withRSA signature, and the ability to provide usage statistics by Branch of Service.
NAICS code 519290 (Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services) applies, with PSC 7630 (Newspapers and Periodicals) and a size standard of 1,000 employees. Interested vendors must submit general company information (name, address, point of contact, phone, email, CAGE code, Unique Entity ID, and business size classification), a capability statement demonstrating experience with similar products, product literature and technical specifications, and clarification of whether work will be self-performed or subcontracted. Submissions must reach TSgt Vaughn Swinton (vaughn.swinton@us.af.mil) and Mr. Homer Rios (homer.rios@us.af.mil) by 2:00 PM Central Time on July 21, 2026.
Notice text
The Department of the Air Force (DAF), through the 772d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron, is seeking willing and capable businesses that can provide one (1) base year and three (3) option years The Economist Online for DoD Libraries. The Department of the Air Force requires access to the digital version of Economist with 24/7 unlimited, simultaneous access and unlimited user access.
Please see the attachment "The Economist Online - Sources Sought Notice" for further details and instructions.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| The Economist Online - Sources Sought Notice.pdf |
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