ASTM Compass Subscription Renewal

Amendment 001: The purpose of this amendment is to update the listed PSC Code from 7630 to R405. PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE ISSUED. This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6-Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, 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. The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award a purchase order on a sole source basis to American Society for Testing and Materials, doing business as ASTM International, CAGE Code: 81346. Full access to the entire collection of ASTM technical standards is available exclusively through ASTM Compass, a copyrighted product solely owned, licensed, and provided by ASTM International. This subscription to ASTM Compass is a renewal of a previously held annual license, which is essential and frequently utilized by Warfare Center Research Commons users from NUWC Newport and NSWC Carderock. Failure to maintain this subscription would result in a loss of critical services relied upon annually and a weakening of mission attainment. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Request for Quote (RFQ) Number is N66604-26-Q-0001. This requirement is being solicited on an unrestricted Sole Source basis, as concurred with by the…