Intent to Sole Source Membership Requirement
ID: SP0604-25-Q-0408Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA ENERGY

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    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Energy) intends to award a Sole Source Firm Fixed Price Contract to ASTM International for a subscription that provides unlimited electronic access to a comprehensive collection of standards and test methods. This contract will cover an annual membership that includes access to the ASTM Custom Compass Collection, eLearning modules, and various complete libraries of standards, with a delivery period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2029. The procurement is crucial for ensuring that DLA Energy personnel have the necessary resources for compliance and operational effectiveness in their respective fields. Interested parties may challenge this sole source decision by submitting written information to the government at dlaea.bps@dla.mil, with inquiries directed to Tawanda Curry at (571) 581-8820 or Joy Massey at (571) 596-0739.

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