DoDL Chilton, Nat Geo and Legal Forms
ID: FA805224PRE9999Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8052 773 ESSSAN ANTONIO, TX, 78236-0119, USA

NAICS

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (519290)

PSC

NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS (7630)

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https://sam.gov/opp/0d4f4f5e134547ec87f46e25b128b8cd/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Air Force, is seeking vendors capable of providing a subscription service for Chilton’s Auto Repair Manuals, National Geographic publications, and a legal reference database to support its libraries. The procurement aims to enhance the resources available for vehicle repair information, educational content for younger audiences, and legal forms to assist small business needs within the DoD libraries. This initiative is crucial for ensuring comprehensive support for military personnel and their families, offering access to a wide range of authoritative resources. Interested parties must submit their qualifications and experience by August 10, 2024, with the contract anticipated to commence on September 30, 2024, and include options for two additional one-year extensions. For further inquiries, contact Jackelin Guerrero Funes at jackelin.guerrero_funes@us.af.mil or Ernest Medina at ernest.medina.2@us.af.mil.

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    Jackelin Guerrero Funes
    jackelin.guerrero_funes@us.af.mil
    Ernest Medina
    ernest.medina.2@us.af.mil
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    Sources Sought Notice DoDL Chilton Nat Geo and Legal Reference.pdf
    The United States Air Force issued a Sources Sought notice to gauge interest from businesses capable of providing a subscription service for Chilton’s Auto Repair Manuals, National Geographic publications, and a legal reference database. This procurement is planned for FY24, with a base period from September 30, 2024, to September 29, 2025, and two optional one-year extensions. Key requirements include comprehensive coverage of vehicle repair information, access to National Geographic’s extensive media content dating back to 1888, and a robust legal forms database to support entrepreneurial and small business needs in the Department of Defense libraries. Contractors are asked to respond by sharing their company details, qualifications, and prior experience with similar projects. The notice emphasizes the consideration of various business sizes, especially small and disadvantaged businesses, and invites suggestions for alternative products. Moreover, respondents must ensure that the submitted information is unclassified and concise, not exceeding ten pages. The USAF will evaluate responses to determine whether to proceed with a competitive procurement process. Responses are due by August 10, 2024.
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