Subscription Service-ANSI
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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, is issuing a presolicitation for a subscription service contract with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). This contract aims to provide access to the ISO Standards Library and facilitate the purchase of electronic standards. The agency intends to award this as a sole source contract to ANSI, citing proprietary software and intellectual property rights. Responses from all responsible sources are due by March 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement encompasses a service block of seventy-five (75) ISO standards, along with additional standards including ANSI/ISEA, DS/ISO, NFS/ANSI, and SMACNA standards. The agreement also grants access to and use of the ISO Library standards, with provisions for obtaining electronic additions and purchasing hard copy materials as needed. The justification document further clarifies the need for expedited services that ANSI is uniquely positioned to provide.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Subscription Service Contract (Presolicitation)
- Duration: Base Year Plus Four Option Years
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: March 25, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published: March 10, 2026
- Anticipated Award Date: March 27, 2026
Rationale & Response
The proposed contractor, American National Standards Institute, is identified as the sole provider of the required proprietary software solution, which is copyrighted and cannot be replicated or modified by third-party vendors. Market research conducted found no other sources capable of delivering the required service and support. While a sole source is intended, all responsible sources may submit a response for consideration by the agency.
Submission Instructions
Responses must be emailed to bonnie.k.simpson@usda.gov by the response date. Telephonic inquiries will not be honored.