Gale In Context: Middle School - Intent to Sole Source

The 772d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron within the Department of the Air Force intends to award a firm-fixed-price, sole-source contract to Cengage Learning, Inc. for a subscription to the Gale In Context: Middle School database. This procurement, identified by solicitation number FA805208312026 and NAICS code 516210, is designed to provide periodical and multimedia national and state curriculum content for Department of Defense Libraries. The award is justified under authority RFO 6.103-1 and 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), as Cengage Learning is identified as the only responsible source capable of providing the exclusive content required. The projected period of performance begins in fiscal year 2026 and consists of one base year with three additional option years. The contract is managed by the 772 ESS based in Joint Base San Antonio Lackland, Texas. While the intent is to award to a single source, the agency previously conducted market research and issued a sources-sought notice on SAM.gov to verify the uniqueness of the requirement.