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

The Department of the Air Force, 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 various National Geographic publications. The Chilton’s database must provide comprehensive automotive expertise for repairing over 2,600 vintage and contemporary vehicle makes and models, specifically tailored for do-it-yourself repair. Required features include full-text information, diagrams, troubleshooting guides, multimedia videos, and ASE test prep materials. The National Geographic requirement encompasses current and back issues dating to 1888 for several titles, including National Geographic Magazine, Kids, People, Animals, and World. This content must feature full-text books, maps, and images, while the National Geographic Kids component must include every issue since 2009 to provide age-appropriate digital content for students.

This procurement is classified under NAICS 519290 for Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services and PSC 7630 for Newspapers and Periodicals. There is no set-aside designated for this requirement. Performance will take place in San Antonio, Texas, at the Department of the Air Force's location.

The response deadline for this notice is June 9, 2026. Two redacted documents, including a Justification and Approval and a Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source, were uploaded to the solicitation record on June 5, 2026. This notice is identified by the source URL f7c25569a14545a186772e7bb97ebdc3.