INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - Jane's Online Digital Platform and License

SOL #: W911SD6012026Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

W6QM MICC-WEST POINT

WEST POINT, NY, 10996-1514, United States

Place of Performance

West Point, NY

NAICS

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (519290)

PSC

Hardware, Software, And Other Equipment Needed For Local Database Instances, Distributed Platform, Application And System Integration Resources Enabling Cross Application Development, Communications And Information Sharing. Includes Mainframe Database And Middleware Products And Tools. (7H20)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ad851e7353f04a11af628067f6b1893e/view

Timeline

Posted

Jun 1, 2026

Response Deadline

Jun 5, 2026, 8:00 PM

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 MICC-West Point intends to sole source a contract to JANE’S GROUP UK LIMITED for a Jane's Online Digital Platform and License subscription. This requirement is for the United States Military Academy Library and is being pursued under the authority of FAR 12.102(a) due to Jane's Group being the sole provider. Responses from other capable sources are due by June 5, 2026.

Scope of Work

This is a new requirement for an annual subscription to Jane's online database. The platform provides essential digital resources for the United States Military Academy Library, supporting research and educational needs.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Presolicitation (Intent to Sole Source)
Set-Aside: None specified (Sole Source)
NAICS Code: 519290 (IT and Telecom – Platform Products: Database, Mainframe, Middleware)
Response Due: June 5, 2026, by 4:00 PM EST
Published: June 1, 2026
Place of Performance: West Point, NY, United States

Evaluation

This notice is an intent to solicit and negotiate with only one source. However, any responsible source capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation. These submissions will be considered by the agency only if received by the closing date. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based on responses is solely at the Government's discretion.

Additional Notes

This is not a request for competitive proposals or quotes. Submissions should be sent via email to Leslie Duron at leslie.a.duron.civ@army.mil.

People

Points of Contact

Leslie DuronPRIMARY

leslie.a.duron.civ@army.mil

Files

No files attached to this opportunity

Versions

Version 1Viewing

Pre-Solicitation

Posted: Jun 1, 2026