IHS Global Market
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 Department of the Air Force (DAF) Library Program is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify potential sources for electronic access to the IHS Engineering Work Bench Expert Collection for Scott Civil Engineers. The USAF is seeking alternative products that meet specific technical characteristics. This is not a solicitation. Responses are due July 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM CDT.
Scope of Work
The core requirement is to provide electronic access to the IHS Engineering Work Bench Expert Collection. The product must include: standards, codes, specifications, applied technical reference, engineering periodicals, patents and patent applications, and enterprise knowledge sources. It must also address "information overload" with a single, intuitive interface using advanced knowledge discovery technologies. An enterprise license, administered by HQ CCC/CZMM, is required for all necessary locations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Period of Performance: FY26 base year (September 22, 2026 – September 21, 2027) with three one-year option periods.
- Estimated Size Standard: $47M (based on NAICS code 516210).
- Response Due: July 8, 2026, 4:00 PM CDT.
- Published Date: June 8, 2026.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
The Government will use responses to determine whether to conduct a full and open competitive procurement or a small business set-aside. Small businesses wishing to be considered for a set-aside must demonstrate compliance with FAR 52.219-14, Limitation on Subcontracting.
Submission & Evaluation
Responses will be considered solely for market research purposes. The Government will not reimburse for costs incurred in responding. Responses must be UNCLASSIFIED and emailed to Contracting Specialist Homer Rios (Homer.Rios@us.af.mil) and Contracting Officer Gustavo Guadron (Gustavo.Guadron@us.af.mil).
Required Information from Respondents
- Points of contact (addresses, email, phone numbers).
- Business size (large U.S., small U.S., foreign) based on NAICS code 516210.
- Socioeconomic status (e.g., WOSB, EDWOSB, 8(a), SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone).
- Company CAGE Code or UEI.
- Capabilities Statement.
- Suggestions for alternate products, addressing how they meet specified characteristics.
Additional Notes
This notice does not constitute a Request for Proposals (RFP) and does not commit the Government to any acquisition. The Government reserves the right to contact submitting parties for clarification. Questions should be directed via email to Gustavo Guadron (gustavo.guadron@us.af.mil).