Intent to Award Sole Source: Acoustical Society

This sole‑source contract provides the U.S. Air Force (via AFRL) with an institutional membership in the Acoustical Society of America, granting voting rights on ANSI/ASA standards committees and access to key scientific publications. The award is non‑competitive because ASA is the only organization that can furnish the required membership, voting privileges, and specific periodical access. The contract is structured as a base‑year membership with four optional one‑year renewals, each year estimated at $15,000. • Purpose: Enable USAF participation in acoustics‑related standards development and receive institutional copies of the ASA journal. • Scope: Membership includes voting rights on listed technical committees, attendance at ~2 meetings per year, and continuous publication access. • Financials: Estimated $15,000 per year; up to $75,000 total if all options are exercised.