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Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source - Multi-Topic Database

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FA890326Q0017Federal

Response Deadline09/08/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The Department of Defense, specifically the FA8052 773 Ess office located in San Antonio, Texas, has issued a notice of intent to award a sole source contract for a subscription to the Cengage Multi Topic Database. This procurement is identified by solicitation number FA890326Q0017 and falls under NAICS code 516210. The notice was posted on September 1, 2026, with a response deadline of September 8, 2026. There are no set-aside restrictions associated with this requirement. Primary coordination for this action is handled by Gustavo Guadron and Christian Etner.

General Info

DoD sole source contract for Cengage Multi Topic Database subscription, solicitation FA890326Q0017.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8052 773 EssView Agency

NAICS

516210 - Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content ProvidersView NAICS

Place of Performance

TX

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source - Cengage Multi Topic Database

PDF•special-notice

Department of the Air Force J&A for Multi-Topic Database Collection

PDF•justification-and-authorization

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Timeline

PostedSep 1

special-notice

Response DeadlineSep 8

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

09/08/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 6 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8052 773 Ess

Contacts2 people available

OfficeSAN ANTONIO, TX, 78236-0119, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8052 773 Ess

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Office AddressSAN ANTONIO, TX, 78236-0119, USA

Contacts

Gustavo Guadron

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Christian Etner

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The Government has a requirement to procure a subscription to Cengage Multi Topic
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