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Anticipated Sole Source Award to SAE International
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The United States Air Force Test Center (AFTC) at Edwards Air Force Base has issued a presolicitation notice indicating its intent to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract to SAE International for the purchase of aerospace technical papers and journals. This contract, authorized under specific federal procurement regulations, will include a one-time acquisition of a comprehensive collection of SAE aerospace technical papers from 1998 to 2015 (over 44,000 documents), a one-time purchase of SAE aerospace journals spanning 2008 to 2025 (more than 7,000 articles), and an annual subscription to the complete SAE Aerospace collection with a base period plus three option years. The notice clarifies that no solicitation documents currently exist and that no reimbursement will be offered for any costs incurred in preparing responses. While the contract is planned as a sole source award to SAE International, other interested vendors who believe they can meet the government's requirements are invited to submit detailed technical packages demonstrating their capabilities. Submissions must include commercial contract terms such as financing, warranty, and delivery provisions to allow thorough evaluation. The presolicitation emphasizes established procedures for addressing any concerns through the Contracting Officer or the designated Ombudsman at AFTC. Interested parties must submit their responses by the specified deadline via email to the contracting officer. The contract action is classified under NAICS code 519210 and is managed by the AFTC/PZZF contracting office at Edwards AFB, California.
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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.
