CAS SciFinder Discovery Platform
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 Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, under the Department of the Navy, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the CAS SciFinder Discovery Platform. This is not a Request for Quote (RFQ), and no solicitation will be issued. The intent is to award a firm fixed-price contract to CAS American Chemical Society as the sole proprietary owner and OEM of the database. Interested parties may identify their capability to respond by May 4, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for 1 lot of the CAS SciFinder Discovery Platform. This platform is a specialized database for scientific research, specifically in chemistry and related fields, identified by Product Service Code 7630 (Newspapers And Periodicals).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Firm Fixed Price contract anticipated)
- Intended Awardee: CAS American Chemical Society, 2540 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43202
- Response Due: May 4, 2026, 11:00 PM UTC
- Published: April 27, 2026, 4:41 PM UTC
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable (Sole Source)
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive quotes. However, firms believing they can fulfill this requirement without compromising quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule must submit a clear and concise capability statement. Responses must reference solicitation number N68936-26SIMACQ-D500000/E500000-0073 and be emailed to Gwynn Hartkopf at gwynn.l.hartkopf.civ@us.navy.mil.
All vendors must be registered at SAM.gov with an 'Active' status. Contractors requiring access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Export Controlled Information must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) and have an approved DD 2345.