Purchase Multi-User Access to a Variety of Technical Standards and Specifications

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6 and part 13 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 70Z03824QE000046 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Number 2024-05, effective 22 May 2024. IAW FAR 6.302-1(a)(1), the United States Coast Guard (USCG). Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) plans to award one (1) purchase order and negotiate only with Global Knowledge Solutions LLC (CAGE Code 90DV8), doing business as Techstreet™, as the only known source of supply.

All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 519290. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees. This is an unrestricted requirement.

It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price purchase order will be awarded on a sole source basis as a result of this solicitation for multi-user subscription access to technical specifications and standards, such as engineering drawings, safety requirements, and performance specifications, from a variety of publishers. Please see the List of Required Standards by Publisher attached to this solicitation for the full list of fifty-four (54) publications required by the USCG.

Please carefully review this solicitation’s attachments for additional information and requirements such as applicable clauses and instructions to offerors: List of Required Standards by Publisher Terms and Conditions Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition The closing date and time for receipt of offers is 8 July 2024 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Anticipated award date is on or about 9 July 2024. Email quotations are preferred and may be sent to Geneva.K.James@uscg.mil. Please indicate 70Z03824QE0000046 in the subject line.