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FA2396-25-P-B028: $316K Department of the Air Force Award to Royal Society of Chemistry (the)

Library- rsc royal society of chemistry. Contracting activity: FA2396 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL PZLE. Estimated completion: 2027-12-31.

$316K contract action / $484K cumulative ceiling / COMPETITION NOT STATED / 2027-12-31 completion / FA2396 FA2396 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL PZLE

1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources

Contract Number (PIID)	FA2396-25-P-B028 (unhyphenated: FA239625PB028)
Prime Contractor (Awardee)	Royal Society of Chemistry (the) (Ohio) FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $1.0M obligated across 4 contracts
Obligated Amount	$316,137
Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling	USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $484,146
USAspending / FPDS Obligation History	Base Record Obligated: $316,137 (signed 2024-12-31, latest FPDS action 2026-02-24)
Awarding Branch / Agency	Department of the Air Force
Contracting Command & DoDAAC	FA2396: FA2396 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL PZLE
Competition & Contract Structure	COMPETITION NOT STATED · Purchase Order / Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
Product / Service & Industry Codes	PSC 7630 (Newspapers And Periodicals) · NAICS 513210 (Software Publishers)
Work Locations & Funding	Primary Place of Performance: Ohio
Estimated Completion Date	2027-12-31
Verified Primary Sources	USAspending / FPDS Record ↗

2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown

USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract FA239625PB028)

Library- rsc royal society of chemistry

3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence

For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers

Subcontracting & Material Supply Window

Prime Awardee: Royal Society of Chemistry (the)
Delivery Runway: Active through 2027-12-31
Requirement Scope: Library- rsc royal society of chemistry
Federal Supply Class: PSC 7630 (Newspapers And Periodicals)
BD Action: Reference Prime Contract FA2396-25-P-B028 when contacting Royal Society of Chemistry (the) Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.

For Competing Primes & Capture Managers

Buying Command & Recompete Posture

Buying Command: FA2396 (FA2396 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL PZLE)
Acquisition Method: COMPETITION NOT STATED
FOIA Jurisdiction: Department of the Air Force FOIA (AFLCMC / AFRL / AFSC) (Official Portal)
Capture Action: Request Section B CLIN ceiling structure and Section C Statement of Work below to benchmark deliverable requirements.

Tier-2 Subcontract Reporting Status (FAR 52.204-10): Prime contractors report first-tier subcontracts of $30,000 or more to the Federal Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) by the end of the month following subcontract award. Under DFARS 252.219-7003, prime awards exceeding $750,000 ($1.5M for construction) carry mandatory small-business subcontracting plans. Component and subsystem suppliers should contact Royal Society of Chemistry (the) Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract FA2396-25-P-B028.

4. Underlying Contract Files (Section B Pricing & Section C Statement of Work)

Document Status: Not yet on file. The government publishes the award notice and obligation record above, but does not post the underlying Section C Statement of Work (SOW), Section B line-item pricing schedule (CLINs), or Sole-Source Justification & Approval (J&A) online.

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Pre-Filled FOIA Request Letter for FA2396-25-P-B028

Routed to Department of the Air Force FOIA (AFLCMC / AFRL / AFSC) · Official Agency FOIA Portal ↗

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Date: 2026-10-27
To: Department of the Air Force FOIA (AFLCMC / AFRL / AFSC)
Portal: https://www.foia.af.mil/
Re: Freedom of Information Act Request (5 U.S.C. 552) - Contract FA2396-25-P-B028

Dear FOIA Officer:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552, and 32 CFR Part 286, I respectfully request electronic PDF copies of the following records for Contract FA2396-25-P-B028, awarded to Royal Society of Chemistry (the) (2026-02-24) in the amount of $316,137 by FA2396 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL PZLE:

1. The unclassified Section C Statement of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statement (PWS), or System Specification;
2. The Section B Schedule of Supplies or Services (CLIN descriptions, quantities, and total contract ceiling); and
3. The Sole-Source Justification and Approval (J&A) executed under FAR 6.303 / 10 U.S.C. 3204.

Scope & Expedited Administrative Processing:
To streamline review and avoid third-party Reverse-FOIA delays under Executive Order 12600, this request seeks only unclassified, releasable contract sections and total CLIN ceilings. You may exclude proprietary contractor unit-cost build-ups, indirect rate tables (5 U.S.C. 552(b)(4)), and export-controlled technical drawings (10 U.S.C. 130).

Fee & Delivery Instructions:
Please deliver responsive records electronically in PDF format to the email address below. Please notify me in advance if estimated search and review fees will exceed $25.00.

Thank you for your assistance.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]
[Your Title / Organization]
[Your Email Address]
[Your Phone Number]

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