NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: One (1) Annual Subscription of Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Xplore Electronic Library Engineers (IEEE) Xplore electronic library subscription renewal, with four option years
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 Army (DEPT OF DEFENSE), specifically W6QK ACC-APG ADELPHI, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the renewal of one annual Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Xplore electronic library subscription. This subscription includes four option years. Responses regarding this sole source intent are due February 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity covers the renewal of an ARL-wide IEEE Xplore electronic library subscription. This subscription provides access to a vast collection of technical literature, including journals, conference proceedings, and standards, which is essential for research and development activities at the Army Research Laboratory (ARL).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Duration: One annual subscription with four option years
- Set-Aside: Sole Source (IEEE Xplore)
- Response Due: February 11, 2026, 10:00 PM EST
- Published: February 4, 2026, 02:10 PM EST
- Place of Performance: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
Evaluation
This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source, indicating the agency's plan to award to a single source (IEEE) due to unique capabilities or proprietary rights. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirement and challenge the sole source justification should submit a capability statement.
Additional Notes
The primary point of contact for this notice is Meghan Dumler, reachable at meghan.d.dumler.civ@army.mil or 520-672-9598. A secondary contact is Morgan Evans at morgan.j.evans6.civ@army.mil or 520-672-9578.