IHS Global Insight
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 Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Corona Division, under the Department of the Navy, intends to award a sole source Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to IHS Global, Inc. for Pricing and Purchasing Services and Economic Analytics. While primarily intended for IHS Global, other responsible sources may submit quotations for consideration. The place of performance is Washington Navy Yard, DC.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires annual subscriptions and services for:
- Pricing & Purchasing Services (Base Year + 4 Option Years)
- Economic Analytics (Base Year + 4 Option Years)
All supplies must adhere to ASTM-D-3951-18 for packaging, with required marking and packing lists (DD Form 250). Prohibited packing materials include asbestos, excelsior, newspaper, shredded paper, yellow wrapping, and loose-fill polystyrene (for shipboard use).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Duration: A Base Year plus four (4) Option Years, not to exceed five (5) years total.
- Period of Performance: Base Year from Date of Award for one year; each Option Year extends for one year thereafter.
- Set-Aside: Sole Source (intended for IHS Global, Inc.)
- Response Due: June 24, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
- Published: June 17, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
- This is an all-or-none requirement; partial quotes will be deemed unresponsive.
- Quotes must be submitted electronically (PDF or MS Word) by the response date.
- Quotes must include CAGE Code, Delivery Date/Lead Time, Pricing for all CLINs, and item/product information.
- Quotes must be valid for a minimum of 30 days.
- Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the Government based on price analysis.
- Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov with no active exclusions.
- Gray market items are not acceptable; proof of OEM authorization is required.
- Questions must be submitted no later than 3 days from the solicitation release.
Additional Notes
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation. The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is the procuring entity. Sales tax exemption applies. Various FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated.