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U.S. Department Of Defense·Texas

Sources Sought Notice - The Economist Online

Closes 7/21/2026$400k – $2MRequest for Information
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Description

The Department of the Air Force is seeking information from businesses that can provide access to the digital version of The Economist, including 24/7 unlimited and simultaneous access, and unlimited user access. The required services include access to the full weekly edition, audio versions, podcasts, and digital newsletters, as well as The Economist morning briefing and other exclusive content. The contractor must also provide database usage statistics and ensure security between the website and server using Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.3. Key features of the required service include: • Access to the digital version of The Economist with 24/7 unlimited and simultaneous access • Access to The Economist app, audio versions, podcasts, and digital newsletters • Access to the full weekly edition with the ability to bookmark articles • Access to The Economist morning briefing and other exclusive content • Security between the website and server using Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.3 • Ability to supply or allow retrieval of database usage statistics by Branch of Service

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Contact

Vaughn Swinton(Contracting Officer)

[email protected]

Key dates

Opened
7/7/2026
Closes
7/21/2026
Duration
1 year (base year) and 3 years (option years)

Last updated

Details

Type
Request for Information
Industry
Information Technology and Software Development
NAICS
519290
Solicitation №
FA8903SS07072026

Budget estimate

$400,000 – $2,000,000

The budget for this contract is difficult to estimate without knowing the exact number of users and the pricing model. However, considering that the contract is for a digital subscription service, the budget could be in the range of $100,000 to $500,000 per year, depending on the number of users and the pricing model. The total budget for the 4-year contract period (1 base year and 3 option years) could be between $400,000 and $2,000,000. Factors that may influence the likely payment range include the number of users, the pricing model, and the level of service required.

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