Anticipated Sole Source Award to SAE International
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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 Air Force Test Center (AFTC/PZZF), Edwards AFB, intends to issue a sole-source, Firm-Fixed Price contract to SAE International for access to their Digital Library. This presolicitation notice aims to inform industry and identify other potentially qualified sources. Vendors who believe they can meet the requirements should submit a technical package by April 8, 2026.
Opportunity Details
The AFTC/PZZF requires access to the SAE Digital Library, which includes technical papers (1998 to present), AS standards, and AMS standards. This content is essential for the Air Force's aerospace testing community. The acquisition will cover 50 users for technical papers and AS standards, and 25 users for AMS standards, all at one location. The contract is anticipated to be a base year plus three option years.
Sole Source Justification
A Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) indicates that SAE International is the sole publisher and authorized distributor of the specific technical papers and standards required. Market research has been conducted, and no other known source provides equivalent access to this proprietary content. The Air Force will continue market research to preclude future sole-source awards.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price, Sole Source (under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1))
- NAICS: 519210, Libraries and Archives (Size Standard: $21M)
- Duration: Base contract + 3 option years
- Response Due: April 8, 2026, 12:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time
- Published: March 24, 2026
Response Requirements
Interested vendors must submit a complete technical package providing clear and convincing evidence of their ability to meet the Government's requirements. Responses should also include any special requirements for a commercial contract (e.g., commercial financing, warranty provisions, delivery information).
Contact Information
Responses should be submitted via email to Contract Specialist Kimberly Jaime (kimberly.jaime@us.af.mil) or Contracting Officer Susana Dryer (susana.dryer@us.af.mil).
Ombudsman
An Ombudsman has been appointed for this acquisition. Concerns should first be addressed to the Contracting Officer. The AFTC Ombudsman can be reached at aftc.workflow@us.af.mil or (661) 277-2810.