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DoD National Geographic & Chilton Subscription

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FA805205082026Federal

Submission Closed05/14/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 519290

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Solicitation # 2140227

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State University of New York (SUNY)

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The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Office of Energy Analytics (OEA) proposes to establish a sole source purchase order for OEA¿s Argus Media Subscription which provides a combination o…The U.S. Energy Information Administration, specifically the Office of Energy Analytics, intends to establish a sole source purchase order for a subscription to Argus Media Inc. This subscription provides essential European and Asian price data used to fulfill information requests from the National Security Council and the Department of Energy Policy Office. Additionally, the data serves as a critical resource for the development of the Short-Term Energy Outlook. This procurement is categorized as a forecast under NAICS code 519290 and will be performed in the District of Columbia. Argus Media Inc. is identified as the incumbent contractor for these specialized data services.

Energy Information Administration

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4 days ago

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AI Contract Overview

The Department of Defense, through the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking sources for a digital subscription service to support the DoW Library Program with Chilton’s Auto Repair Manuals and National Geographic content. The requirement spans full-text access to Chilton’s database covering over 2,600 vehicle makes and models, including repair guides, diagrams, videos, animations, troubleshooting tools, and ASE test prep materials, all tailored for DIY repair users. Concurrently, the National Geographic subscription must provide unrestricted access to its complete archive dating back to 1888, encompassing magazines, books, maps, images, videos, and specialized content from National Geographic Kids (2009 to present), People, Animals, World, and other editions, with content suitable for student education in English Language Arts, social studies, and science. All digital services must be delivered via secure platforms with TLS 1.3 and HSTS compliance, RSA 2048-bit SHA256withRSA encryption, and integration with EBSCO Stacks, alongside mobile app functionality enabling offline access, annotations, citation exports, and user account linking to Google and Microsoft services. Proposals must include the vendor’s CAGE Code or Unique Entity ID, business size classification under NAICS 519290, socioeconomic status disclosures such as WOSB, SDVOSB, or HUBZone status, and a capabilities statement. Any alternative products must clearly demonstrate equivalence to the specified requirements, including unlimited simultaneous users, backfile continuity, COUNTER 5 usage reporting segmented by military branch, and SAML-based single sign-on. The contract will have a one-year base period from 15 June 2026 to 14 June 2027 with two optional one-year renewals, though pricing details are not included in this market research notice. Submissions are due by 4:00 PM Central Time on 14 May 2026 and must be emailed to the designated Air Force points of contact with no physical delivery required. All information must be unclassified, and vendors are expected to provide test credentials for evaluation. There are no packaging, marking, or physical delivery requirements since this is a purely digital service, and no formal evaluation weights or basis of award are defined, suggesting future selection will prioritize technical compliance over price in a potential trade-off process.

General Info

Department of War seeks Chilton auto manuals and National Geographic subscriptions, deadline May 14, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8052 773 Ess

NAICS

519290 - Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services

Place of Performance

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Documents

Chiltons+and+Nat+Geo+Sources+Sought.pdf

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Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

1 update

PhaseClosed

PostedMay 8

Sources Sought

Notice updatedMay 13

Response deadline changed from May 12, 2026 to May 14, 2026. The notice description changed.

Response DeadlineMay 14

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

05/14/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8052 773 Ess

Contacts2 people available

OfficeSAN ANTONIO, TX, 78236-0119, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8052 773 Ess

Office AddressSAN ANTONIO, TX, 78236-0119, USA

Contacts

Gustavo Guadron

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Christian Etner

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Full Description

Due Date Extended 14 May

4PM Central Time

The Department of War (DoW) Library Program requires DoWL needs Chilton’s Auto Repair Manuals and National Geographic (Magazine, Kids, People, Animal, World and various media formats) package subscription.

Chilton’s Auto Repair manuals database provides information on repairing over 2,600 latest to vintage vehicle makes and models with comprehensive automotive expertise. The car repair database must be directed toward DIY repair. Information must include information in full text, diagrams, specification tables, troubleshooting guides, photos, illustrations, multimedia (videos and animation), and ASE test prep.

National Geographic Kids, National Geographic People, Animals, World, & National Geographic issues/content that is from Current date to back issues from 1888. Content including full-text books, magazines, videos, maps and National Geographic images. National Geographic Kids includes the complete run of the magazine from the first issue in 2009 to the present and provides authoritative, age-appropriate digital content suitable for younger students in subjects like English Language Arts, social studies, and science.