IOP DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTION
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 Navy, Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has awarded a Firm Fixed-Price sole source contract to IOP PUBLISHING LIMITED for IOP Digital Subscription access. This award, valued at an estimated $1,201,409 over four years, provides licensed scientific information content and services crucial for research dissemination and preservation.
Scope of Work
The contract provides the Naval Research Laboratory with:
- Access to licensed information content on the IOP platform.
- Services to support the scientific community in registering, validating, editing, disseminating, preserving, and maximizing the discoverability of their research.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price, Sole Source
- Duration: 4 years (1 Base Year + 3 Option Years)
- Estimated Value: $1,201,409
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Sole Source Justification)
- Award Date: February 9, 2026
Evaluation
This was a sole source acquisition, justified by IOP's unique qualifications, holding copyright and intellectual property rights for the required content and platform. As such, there were no proposal submissions or evaluation criteria for this award. A Sources Sought Notice was was posted from September 2-16, 2025, which yielded no responses.
Additional Notes
This contract is a renewal of a previous sole source agreement with IOP. The contracting officer will ensure the proposed price is fair and reasonable through price analysis.