DoW National Geographic & Chilton Subscription Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source

The Department of the Air Force, acting through the FA8052 773 ESS PK, has issued a special notice of its intent to award a sole-source contract for subscriptions to Chilton’s Auto Repair Manuals and National Geographic. This requirement encompasses a comprehensive car repair database directed toward do-it-yourself projects, covering over 2,600 vintage and modern vehicle makes and models. The Chilton’s subscription must provide full-text information, diagrams, troubleshooting guides, multimedia content, and ASE test prep materials. This procurement is classified under NAICS 519290, Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services, and PSC 7630, Newspapers and Periodicals.

The National Geographic component requires access to current and archival content dating back to 1888, including various media formats such as magazines, books, videos, maps, and images. Specific requirements for National Geographic Kids include a complete run of the magazine from 2009 to the present, featuring age-appropriate digital content for younger students in subjects including science, social studies, and English Language Arts. No set-aside was used for this notice, identified by solicitation number F7C25569A14545A186772E7BBDC3.

Performance will take place in San Antonio, Texas, at the Department of the Air Force’s 773rd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron. The response deadline for this special notice is June 9, 2026. Documentation associated with this intent to award includes a redacted Justification and Approval and a redacted Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source.