Notice of Intent to Sole Source: IEEE Xplore Digital Library Subscription Renewal
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 Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source the IEEE Xplore Digital Library subscription renewal to the Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Inc. This action is for the DISA/Acquisition/Cyber Program Executive Office. This is not a solicitation for competitive proposals; however, interested parties may submit evidence demonstrating that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses are due by February 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time (CT).
Scope of Requirement
DISA requires the renewal of the IEEE Xplore Digital Library subscription. This digital library provides access to technical literature in electrical engineering, computer science, and electronics.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
- Intended Contractor: Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Inc.
- Authority: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures) and FAR 6.302-1/DFARS 206.302-1, supported by Class Justification and Approval for Software Support (Control Number JA21-011).
- Product/Service Code (PSC): 7A21 (Information Technology and Telecom – Business Application Software (Perpetual License Software))
- NAICS Code: 813920 (Professional Organizations) with a $23,500,000 size standard.
- Set-Aside: None specified (sole source intent)
- Response Due: February 3, 2026, 10:00 AM CT
- Published: January 27, 2026
Evaluation
This notice is for informational purposes only. The Government will consider information received solely to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination not to compete this action based on responses is at the Government's discretion. No award will be made from unsolicited quotations or offers.
Additional Notes
Interested parties must submit clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government. All inquiries and responses must be sent via email to Gerald Thomas (gerald.c.thomas6.civ@mail.mil) and Kristopher Onstott (kristopher.j.onstott.civ@mail.mil), referencing "Notice of Intent for IEEE, Tracking #832673849" in the subject line.