Anticipated Sole Source Award to SAE International
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The United States Air Force (USAF) AFTC/PZZF intends to issue an anticipated sole source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract to SAE International for a one-time purchase of technical papers and journals, and an annual subscription to the SAE Aerospace Complete Collection. This is a presolicitation notice to inform industry and identify other potentially qualified sources. Vendors who believe they can meet the requirements should submit a complete technical package by May 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes:
- One-Time Purchase: Paper Backfile (1998-2015) with over 44,000 Tech Papers.
- One-Time Purchase: SAE Journals - Aerospace Set (2008-2025) with over 7,000 Journal Articles.
- Annual Subscription: SAE Aerospace Complete Collection, with a base year and three option years.
These resources are critical for the Air Force's aerospace testing systems, as SAE is identified as the sole publisher and authorized distributor of the required technical papers and standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Anticipated Sole Source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract (Presolicitation Notice)
- Authority: 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by RFO 6.103-1
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Justification)
- Response Due: May 30, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
- Published: May 20, 2026
- Contract Period (Anticipated): June 2, 2026 - June 1, 2027 (Base) + 3 Option Years
- Product Service Code: 7630 (Newspapers And Periodicals)
- Place of Performance: Edwards, CA, United States
Evaluation
This is not a solicitation for proposals. Vendors interested in demonstrating their capability to meet the requirements should submit a complete technical package providing clear and convincing evidence. Responses will be evaluated to determine if other sources can meet the government's need. Market research was conducted, but no other source was found to provide equivalent scope of information; future market research will be conducted for subsequent actions.
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a commitment to procure. No reimbursement will be made for costs associated with responses. An Air Force Test Center Ombudsman is available for concerns, though issues should first be addressed with the Contracting Officer. Responses should include any special requirements for a commercial contract (e.g., Commercial Financing, Warranty Provisions, Delivery Information).