ASTM Compass Subscription Renewal
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award a sole source Firm Fixed Price purchase order to American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM International) for the renewal of an ASTM Compass subscription. This subscription provides full access to ASTM technical standards for NUWC Newport, NSWC Carderock, and NSWC Corona. Quotes are due November 7, 2025.
Scope of Work
- CLIN 0001: Annual ASTM Compass subscription renewal.
- Provides full access to ASTM technical standards.
- Covers NUWC Division Newport, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Division Carderock, and adds NSWC Division Corona.
- Essential for Warfare Center Research Commons users.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order (Sole Source)
- Period of Performance: January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted Sole Source (concurred by OSBP)
- NAICS Code: 519290 (Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 employees)
- Quote Due: November 7, 2025, at 1400 Eastern Time
- Published: December 1, 2025
- PSC Code: R405 (Operations Research And Quantitative Analysis Services)
Submission Requirements
- Quotes must include price, delivery terms, point of contact (phone/email), contractor CAGE code, and Unique Entity ID.
- Minimum validity period of 60 days for all quotes.
- Submission via email to franklin.k.patton2.civ@us.navy.mil.
- Registration with SAM.gov is required prior to award.
Additional Notes
This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation for consideration. The Government's determination not to compete is solely at its discretion. Payment will be via Electronic Payment through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).