National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Subscription Services
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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 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Procurement Operations (OPO), on behalf of the Office of Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole-Source Contract for National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Subscription Services. The intended awardee is National Fire Protection Association, Inc. This action is justified under FAR 12.102(a), citing "only one source available." Interested parties must respond by June 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM EDT.
Scope of Work
DHS S&T's Office of Science and Engineering (OSE) and Office of Safety and Environment (OSE) require access to NFPA codes and standards. These services are critical for maintaining safety, compliance, and operational effectiveness across DHS facilities and programs. The subscription provides integrated access to research information vital for programmatic areas, emergency services and planning, state and local codes, federal regulations, and facility inspections and certification programs. NFPA codes offer authoritative requirements for fire prevention, life safety, electrical safety, and hazard management, which are widely recognized and referenced by federal, state, and local regulations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole-Source Intent (Presolicitation)
- Intended Awardee: National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
- Justification: FAR 12.102(a) - "only one source available"
- Duration: 12-month base period + three (3) 12-month option periods
- NAICS: 519290 – Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (Size Standard: 1,000 employees)
- PSC: R605 – Support-Administrative: Library
- Response Due: June 23, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT
- Published: June 15, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation document exists for this requirement. However, any firm believing they can fulfill the requirement may identify their interest and capabilities to the agency. All questions and comments must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, Donna Wright, by the specified due date.