Notice of Intent to Sole Source IBISWorld Database 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 US Air Force Academy (USAFA), 10th Contracting Squadron, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the renewal of the annual IBISWorld Research Report Database subscription. This notice indicates the government's intent to award a Firm Fixed Price contract to IBISWorld Inc. due to their proprietary database. While a solicitation will not be posted, interested sources may submit capability statements demonstrating that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses are due by April 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM MDT.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the renewal of the annual IBISWorld Research Report Database subscription. The contractor must deliver only domestic end products, adhering to R-DFARS provisions 252.225-7000 and clause 252.225-7001 (Buy American Balance of Payment).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: 1 base year (September 24, 2026 - September 23, 2027) and 1 option year (September 24, 2027 - September 23, 2028).
- Set-Aside: Sole Source (justified under 10 USC 2304(c)(1) as IBISWorld Inc. is the sole provider).
- NAICS Code: 519290 (Size Standard: 1,000 employees).
- Response Due: April 24, 2026, 10:00 AM MDT.
- Published Date: April 9, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
This is a synopsis for informational purposes only; a solicitation will not be posted, and bids/quotes should not be submitted at this time. Interested parties must submit capability statements by the deadline to Mikayla Brandt (mikayla.brandt@us.af.mil) and Ron Wilson (ronald.wilson.26@us.af.mil). Responses received after the deadline will not be considered.
Additional Notes
Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The Government is not liable for costs incurred by responding to this notice. An Ombudsman is available for concerns, though initial issues should be directed to the contracting officer.