SAM #70Z03826QE0000053

USCG Solicitation for Multi-User Online Subscription to Technical Standards

The US Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) is seeking a one-year, firm-fixed price contract for multi-user online subscription access to 68 English-language technical standards and specifications. - Government Buyer: - United States Coast Guard (USCG), Aviation Logistics Center, Purchasing Agent: Mrs. Geneva James - Products/Services Requested: - One-year online subscription for up to 75 personnel in Elizabeth City, NC - Access to 68 technical standards and specifications from various publishers - Features required: - PDF viewing and printing - Email notifications of document changes - Ability to add standards on a pro-rated or single-user basis - Live demonstration to verify compatibility with USCG computer security protocols - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the requirement is open to providers of technical standards and specifications subscriptions - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Subscription must support up to 75 users - Delivery of access within five business days after order - Must allow for future additions of standards and single-user upgrades - Evaluation based on technical acceptability and price, with a required live demonstration

Description

This is a solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.201 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 70Z03826QE000053 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).  This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect as of November 28, 2025, IAW the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO).

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 519290. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees. This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small business.

It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price purchase order will be awarded on a competitive basis as a result of this solicitation for multi-user subscription access to English-language technical specifications and standards, such as engineering drawings, safety requirements, and performance specifications, from a variety of publishers. Attachment 1 – Requirements and Instructions to Offerors fully details the Government’s requirements and instructions to offerors. Attachment 2 – List of Required Standards by Publisher provides the full list of sixty-eight (68) publications required by the USCG.

Please carefully review this solicitation’s attachments for additional information and requirements such as evaluation criteria, a detailed description of the Government’s requirement, and applicable clauses:

Attachment 1 – Requirements and Instructions to Offerors Attachment 2 – List of Required Standards by Publisher Attachment 3 – Terms and Conditions

The closing date and time for receipt of offers is 11 August 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.  The anticipated award date is on or about 12 August 2026.  Email quotations are preferred and may be sent to Geneva.K.James@uscg.mil. Please indicate 70Z03826QE0000053 in the subject line. 

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