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The U.S. Air Force Test Center at Edwards Air Force Base is issuing a presolicitation notice to inform industry of its intent to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to SAE International for the purchase of aerospace technical resources. The acquisition includes three components: a one-time purchase of a paper backfile containing over 44,000 technical papers from 1998 to 2015, a one-time purchase of over 7,000 aerospace journal articles published between 2008 and 2025, and an annual subscription to the SAE Aerospace Complete Collection with an option for three additional years. This action is proposed under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and RFO 6.103-1, and no formal solicitation exists at this time. The contract is not subject to any small business set-aside, and the NAICS code is 519210. Industry participants who believe they can meet the government’s requirements are encouraged to submit a complete technical package that demonstrates their ability to fulfill the specified needs, including details on commercial financing, warranty provisions, and delivery terms. No reimbursement will be provided for costs incurred in responding to this notice, and responses must be submitted in writing via email to Contracting Officer Susana Dryer by the deadline of May 30, 2026. The Air Force Test Center has designated an Ombudsman to address concerns or disagreements related to this acquisition, but all issues must first be raised directly with the Contracting Officer before involving the Ombudsman. Final contract award is contingent upon government determination of suitability and availability of funds, and no obligation is created by this presolicitation.
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Edwards, CA, 93524, USASet-Aside
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This is a presolicitation notice; this is not a solicitation for a Request for Proposal, Invitation to Bid, or a commitment, implied or otherwise, that AFTC/PZZF will take procurement action in the matter. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this posting or any follow-up information requests.
The purpose of this notification is to inform industry of the United States Air Force (USAF) intents of contract action and possibly gain knowledge of other potentially qualified sources and their size classifications (small business, large business, etc.) please do not request a copy of solicitation, as one does not exist.
The AFTC Contracting Directorate (AFTC/PZZF), Edwards AFB intends to issue a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by RFO 6.103-1, to SAE International, 400 Commonwealth Dr., Warrendale, PA 15096.
1) One-Time Purchase (Paper Backfile Purchase 1998 to 2015 (44,000+ Tech Papers)
2) One-Time Purchase (SAE Journals - Aerospace Set 2008 to 2025 (7,000+ Journal Articles)
3) SAE Aerospace Complete Collection (Annual) Base + 3 Option Years.
There are no solicitation documents; however, any vendors that believe they can meet the requirements described should submit a complete technical package, which provides clear and convincing evidence that they can meet the Government’s requirement. The response should include any special requirements for a commercial contract (i.e. Commercial Financing, Warranty Provisions, Delivery Information, etc.)
All information furnished shall be in writing and must contain sufficient detail to allow the government representative to evaluate and determine if it can meet the requirement. The Air Force Test Center has appointed an Ombudsman to consider, and facilitate, the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. Concerned parties should address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the Contracting Officer for resolution prior to consulting the Ombudsman. Additionally, Department of the Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation (DAFFARS) 5352.201-9101 – Ombudsman, will be included in any potential solicitation and contract for this acquisition. The AFTC Ombudsman contact information is as follows: Air Force Test Center Vice Commander 1 South Rosamond Blvd, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-3784. Phone Number (661) 277-2810, Facsimile Number (661) 277-7593, Email: aftc.workflow@us.af.mil.
Responses should be submitted via email to: Contracting Officer Susana Dryer (AFTC/PZZF), Email: susana.dryer@us.af.mil.
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