NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: 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 Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), under the Department of the Treasury, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the procurement of the CAS SciFinder Discovery Platform. The BEP intends to award a firm fixed-price contract to CAS American Chemical Society, identified as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and sole proprietary owner of this database. This is not a Request for Quote (RFQ), and no competitive solicitation will be issued. However, interested parties may submit a capability statement by June 12, 2026, to demonstrate their ability to meet the requirement.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for the CAS SciFinder Discovery Platform, a specialized database.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (intended sole source)
- Intended Awardee: CAS American Chemical Society
- Set-Aside: None specified (sole source)
- Product Service Code: 7630 (Newspapers And Periodicals)
- Place of Performance: Washington, DC, United States
Response Information
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. Interested parties who believe they can meet this requirement without compromising quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule may identify their interest and capability. Responses must be:
- A clear and concise capability statement.
- Submitted to Contract Specialist Bryan Sheppard at bryan.sheppard@bep.gov.
- Reference tracking # 2031ZA26N00040.
- All vendors must be registered and have an 'Active' status in SAM.gov prior to submitting responses.
Timeline
- Response Due: June 12, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Published Date: June 04, 2026
Additional Notes
This is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The government will not award an entity without an 'Active' SAM registration, which can take 10-15 days to process.