Online Access to ASTM/AASHTO/AWWA Construction Standards and Manuals Subscription Service
Overview
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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 U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Western Federal Lands Highway Division (WFLHD) is seeking quotes for an Online Access to ASTM/AASHTO/AWWA Construction Standards and Manuals Subscription Service. This service will provide online access to construction standards and manuals for approximately 58 offices across the United States. Quotes are due February 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a firm-fixed-price purchase order for a subscription service that provides online access to both active and historical versions of standards from ASTM, AASHTO, and AWWA. Key functionalities include a unified search engine with "type ahead" fill, relevancy ranking, and lemmatization. Users must be able to create personalized standards lists and receive email notifications for revisions or updates. The contractor must provide an already operational system, as this contract is not for design or development. User training materials are also required.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Period of Performance: A 12-month base period (February 15, 2026 – February 14, 2027) with four 12-month optional periods, potentially extending the contract until February 14, 2031.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Full and Open Competition)
- NAICS Code: 513120 (Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services) with a 1,000-employee size standard.
- Quote Due: February 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT
- Published: January 22, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Evaluation factors include Price, Compliance with Solicitation Requirements, Technical Approach, Relevant Past Experience (minimum 5 years), and Relevant Past Performance. Required documents for submission include a completed SF 1449, Price Schedule (using the provided attachment), a Technical Narrative (max 5 pages), Relevant Experience (max 10 pages, using the provided form), and Past Performance information (max 15 pages). Past Performance Reference Questionnaires must be submitted directly by references to WFL.Purchasing@dot.gov by February 2, 2026, at 4:00 PM PT. Electronic submissions only via email to WFL.Purchasing@dot.gov.
Additional Notes
Issuance of this solicitation does not guarantee an award, which is subject to funding availability. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing no later than five business days prior to the quote due date.