Standards Access Subscription
ID: N6660425Q0228Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNUWC DIV NEWPORTNEWPORT, RI, 02841-1703, USA

NAICS

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (519290)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: LIBRARY (R605)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/39efe9c1112b4e2c93ee682c4d9005ab/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division in Newport, is seeking quotes for a subscription service that provides access to approximately 2.3 million engineering standards over a five-year period, from July 27, 2025, to July 26, 2030, with a total funding ceiling of $100,000. The procurement requires compliance with Navy/Marine Corps Intranet standards, high-speed internet access on government computers, toll-free technical support, and a web-based index of both U.S. and International standards, necessitating that providers have the appropriate licensing agreements for electronic distribution of copyrighted data. This initiative is crucial for ensuring that military operations maintain effective access to essential engineering standards, thereby supporting operational readiness and compliance. Interested vendors must submit their complete quotes by July 21, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Maria Diaz-Sotomayor at maria.d.diaz-sotomayor.civ@us.navy.mil or by phone at 401-832-2028.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Maria Diaz-Sotomayor
    (401) 832-2028
    maria.d.diaz-sotomayor.civ@us.navy.mil
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    N6660425Q0228-0001.pdf
    The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) seeks quotes for a five-year subscription service to access approximately 2.3 million engineering standards, under RFQ number N66604-25-Q-0228. The contract will have a fixed ceiling limit of $100,000, covering electronic access to a digital library without physical printing. Essential criteria include compatibility with Navy/Marine Corps intranet, high-speed internet access, usage analytics, technical support, and a comprehensive database with search capabilities for U.S. and international standards. The procurement is strictly set aside for small businesses as per NAICS code 519290, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. Interested vendors must submit complete quotes by June 25, 2025, documenting all required specifications, compliance with delivery timelines, and past performance through the System for Award Management (SAM). Quotes must detail pricing, contact information, and contractor identifiers. Ultimately, the initiative aims to streamline access to critical engineering standards while ensuring compliance with federal guidelines and small business participation.
    N6660425Q0228-0003.pdf
    The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) N66604-25-Q-0228 for a firm fixed price purchase order aimed at procuring a subscription service for access to 2.3 million engineering standards over five years, from July 27, 2025, to July 26, 2030, with a ceiling of $100,000. The requirements include compliance with Navy/Marine Corps Intranet standards, high-speed internet accessibility on government computers, toll-free technical support, and a database offering a web-based index of U.S. and International standards. Providers must have licensing agreements to offer copyrighted data electronically. The procurement is unrestricted, in line with the Office of Small Business Programs, and involves specific FAR and DFARS clauses. Offerors must submit complete quotes by July 21, 2025, demonstrating technical acceptability based on several criteria, including delivery timelines and past performance. Registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) is required. This RFP underscores the government's commitment to maintaining effective and compliant access to vital engineering standards for military operations.
    N6660425Q0228.pdf
    The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) N66604-25-Q-0228 for the renewal of its proprietary Accuris Product Design and Deposit Account Replenish software. This procurement will cover one base year with four optional years, requiring a total of 999 seats, and is being sought on a sole-source basis due to the unique capabilities of the Accuris brand. Attempts to find alternative solutions would be costly and possibly detrimental to military operations. The period of performance starts on July 27, 2025, and includes specific terms about pricing, delivery, and required clauses from federal acquisition guidelines. Submission requires detailed quotes, technical acceptability, and a registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). All submissions are due by April 30, 2025, and will be evaluated, although this request is not open to competitive quotes. The Government emphasizes that past performance will influence technical acceptability and overall suitability for this contract. This solicitation indicates a narrow focus on proprietary systems within the context of federal procurement processes, underscoring the importance of maintaining established technological infrastructure.
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