Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source -Encyclopedia Britanica

The Department of the Air Force (DAF) Library Program is procuring a government‑wide subscription to the digital version of Encyclopedia Britannica, providing unlimited simultaneous access for all DoD libraries. The award will be a firm‑fixed‑price, sole‑source contract to Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc., with a base year and up to three option years. Although the solicitation is not a competitive request, any responsible source may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation by the deadline. The effort falls under NAICS 519290 (Other Information Services) and will support educational and research needs across the Department of Defense. • Subscription includes Encyclopedia Britannica Library, School and Academic Editions, Britannica Original Sources, and ImageQuest. • Period of performance: FY26 base year plus three optional years (total up to 4 years). • Sole‑source authority invoked under FAR 13.106‑1(b)(2). • Submissions limited to 10 pages, unclassified, emailed to the contracting officer and specialist by 28 Aug 2026, 12:00 PM CST. • Respondents must include business size, socioeconomic status, CAGE/UEI, and point‑of‑contact details.