IHS Global Market

The Department of the Air Force is seeking industry input through a Sources Sought notice to determine the availability of electronic access to the IHS Engineering Work Bench Expert Collection for Scott Civil Engineers and other designated personnel across the EI community, Program Management Offices, Sheppard Schoolhouse, and Base SCX/Cable Antenna shops. The requirement calls for a comprehensive repository of technical content including standards, codes, specifications, applied technical references, engineering periodicals, patents, and enterprise knowledge sources, with a specific custom collection of standards to be included. The solution must provide a single intuitive interface leveraging advanced knowledge discovery technologies to combat information overload and enable efficient access to critical engineering data. An enterprise license is required, allowing HQ CCC/CZMM to administer access across all locations requiring the service. The anticipated period of performance begins on September 22, 2026, with a base year through September 21, 2027, and three optional one-year extensions through September 21, 2030. The solicitation number is FA80522606082026 under NAICS code 516210, with no set-aside currently designated, though the government retains the right to later determine a small business set-aside, in which case FAR 52.219-14 Limitation on Subcontracting would apply. Respondents must be identified as large U.S. businesses, small U.S. businesses, or foreign businesses, and are encouraged to disclose any applicable socioeconomic designations such as WOSB, EDWOSB, 8(a), SDVOSB, VOSB, or HUBZone. All submissions must include a capabilities statement, company CAGE Code or UEI, and be submitted in an unclassified format. Responses are due no later than July 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM CDT and must be emailed to the designated contracting officer and specialist. Participation is voluntary, and the government will not reimburse any costs incurred by respondents. This notice is strictly for market research and does not constitute a solicitation or binding commitment to award a contract.