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

The Department of the Air Force, FA8052 773 ESS PK, has issued a special notice of its intent to award a sole source contract for digital subscriptions to Chilton’s Auto Repair Manuals and various National Geographic media formats. The Chilton’s database must provide comprehensive DIY automotive repair expertise for more than 2,600 vintage and modern vehicle makes and models, featuring full-text guides, diagrams, specification tables, and ASE test prep materials. The National Geographic requirement encompasses current and archival content dating back to 1888, including full-text books, magazines, maps, and images. Specific components include National Geographic Kids, which provides age-appropriate digital content for students in social studies and science covering issues from 2009 to the present.

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 action. The primary place of performance is located in DWG, Texas. Supporting documentation for this sole source intent includes a redacted Justification and Approval and a redacted Notice of Intent to Award. Responses related to this notice are due by June 9, 2026.