ANSI License
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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 Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), located in Portsmouth, VA, has published an Intent to Sole Source notice for ANSI Network License services. NNSY intends to award a firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract directly to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). This action is based on the statutory authority under 41 U.S.C. 1901, as implemented by FAR Subpart 13.5 – Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
Purpose & Scope
NNSY requires a license to access electronic versions of SDO Standards (from ASTM, IEEE, ISO, IEC) via an ANSI portal. These licensed standards will be utilized in electronic form on NNSY's computers for internal use only. The SDOs own the copyright, and ANSI has the right to license these standards to NNSY.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract
- Intended Awardee: American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
- Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1901 (FAR Subpart 13.5)
- NAICS Code: 513210 (Size Standard: $47.0M)
- PSC Code: DG10 (Network Services Delivered As A Service)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
Response & Deadlines
This notice is for information purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals. NNSY will solicit and negotiate directly with ANSI. However, responsible sources may submit a capability statement providing clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.
- Capability Statements Due: February 20, 2026, by 5:00 PM EST.
- Published Date: February 17, 2026
Important Notes
The Government's determination not to compete this effort is solely at its discretion. No payment will be made for information received, and it will be considered only for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. No other bids or manufacturers will be accepted or considered. For inquiries, contact Chantay Johnson at chantay.c.johnson.civ@us.navy.mil or 757-967-3168.