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FA8052-24-P-0041: $331K Department of the Air Force Award to World Book, Inc

Dod online youth encyclopedia. Contracting activity: FA8052 773 ESS. Estimated completion: 2027-09-30.

$331K contract action / $672K cumulative ceiling / Sole-source / 2027-09-30 completion / FA8052 FA8052 773 ESS

1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources

Contract Number (PIID)	FA8052-24-P-0041 (unhyphenated: FA805224P0041)
Prime Contractor (Awardee)	World Book, Inc (Texas) FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $331K obligated across 1 contracts
Obligated Amount	$331,001
Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling	USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $671,931
USAspending / FPDS Obligation History	Base Record Obligated: $331,001 (signed 2024-09-27, latest FPDS action 2025-07-18)
Awarding Branch / Agency	Department of the Air Force
Contracting Command & DoDAAC	FA8052: FA8052 773 ESS
Competition & Contract Structure	SOLE-SOURCE · Purchase Order / Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
Product / Service & Industry Codes	PSC 7630 (Newspapers And Periodicals) · NAICS 516210 (Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, And Other Media Networks And Content Providers)
Work Locations & Funding	Primary Place of Performance: Texas
Estimated Completion Date	2027-09-30
Verified Primary Sources	USAspending / FPDS Record ↗

2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown

USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract FA805224P0041)

Dod online youth encyclopedia

3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence

For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers

Subcontracting & Material Supply Window

Prime Awardee: World Book, Inc
Delivery Runway: Active through 2027-09-30
Requirement Scope: Dod online youth encyclopedia
Federal Supply Class: PSC 7630 (Newspapers And Periodicals)
BD Action: Reference Prime Contract FA8052-24-P-0041 when contacting World Book, Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.

For Competing Primes & Capture Managers

Buying Command & Recompete Posture

Buying Command: FA8052 (FA8052 773 ESS)
Acquisition Method: SOLE-SOURCE
FOIA Jurisdiction: Department of the Air Force FOIA (AFLCMC / AFRL / AFSC) (Official Portal)
Capture Action: Request the FAR 6.303 Sole-Source Justification & Approval (J&A) and Section C SOW below to inspect the government's technical rationale and qualify for future orders.

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 World Book, Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract FA8052-24-P-0041.

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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.

Free DIY 5 U.S.C. 552 Generator ($0 Cost)

Pre-Filled FOIA Request Letter for FA8052-24-P-0041

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

Open Agency FOIA Portal ↗

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 FA8052-24-P-0041

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 FA8052-24-P-0041, awarded to World Book, Inc (2025-07-18) in the amount of $331,001 by FA8052  773 ESS:

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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