SOLE SOURCE: Online Publications - ASTM, IEC, and ISO for OMAO PIAD
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 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), through its Acquisition & Grants Office, intends to award a sole source purchase order to ASTM International for Online Publication Services (ASTM, IEC, and ISO standards). These services are required for NOAA operations in Houma, LA, and Silver Spring, MD. This is a presolicitation notice, not a request for competitive proposals. Firms believing they can fully meet the government's requirements must submit substantiating documentation by March 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
NOAA requires online access to ASTM, IEC, and ISO publications. The sole source determination is based on ASTM International being the only vendor distributing these specific publications. Market research identified ASTM Compass as the only Standards Development Organization (SDO) platform that provides the required online publications without using Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Generative AI (GenAI) in its architecture, and offers the ability to integrate into NOAA-owned document specifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Purchase Order
- Period of Performance: One (1) year base period, with four (4) additional one-year option periods.
- Set-Aside: No set-aside.
- NAICS Code: 513199 (All Other Publishers).
- Response Due: March 11, 2026 (for substantiating documentation).
- Published Date: February 24, 2026.
Sole Source Justification & Evaluation
The sole source determination is based on ASTM International's unique position as the sole distributor of these essential publications and the specific technical requirements for the ASTM Compass platform. Market research confirmed that other SDO platforms either utilize AI/GenAI or lack the necessary integration features. Submissions from other firms will be evaluated solely to determine if a competitive procurement is possible, with the government retaining full discretion.
Additional Notes
This presolicitation notice does not constitute a request for competitive proposals, and no solicitation package is currently available. Oral communications will not be accepted in response to this notice. For inquiries or to submit documentation, contact Chelsea Vera at chelsea.vera@noaa.gov.