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S5121A-23-C-0001: $252K Defense Contract Management Agency Award to Ihs Global Inc

Ihs markit pricing & purchasing service online subscription. Contracting activity: DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGMENT OFFICE. Estimated completion: 2028-03-31.

$252K contract action / $421K cumulative ceiling / Sole-source / 2028-03-31 completion / S5121A DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGMENT OFFICE

1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources

Contract Number (PIID)	S5121A-23-C-0001 (unhyphenated: S5121A23C0001)
Prime Contractor (Awardee)	Ihs Global Inc (Virginia) FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $13.9M obligated across 63 contracts
Obligated Amount	$252,225
Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling	USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $420,545
USAspending / FPDS Obligation History	Base Record Obligated: $252,225 (signed 2023-04-01, latest FPDS action 2026-02-26)
Awarding Branch / Agency	Defense Contract Management Agency
Contracting Command & DoDAAC	S5121A: DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGMENT OFFICE
Competition & Contract Structure	SOLE-SOURCE · Definitive Contract / Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
Product / Service & Industry Codes	PSC 7630 (Newspapers And Periodicals) · NAICS 518210 (Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, And Related Services)
Work Locations & Funding	Primary Place of Performance: Virginia
Estimated Completion Date	2028-03-31
Verified Primary Sources	USAspending / FPDS Record ↗

2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown

USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract S5121A23C0001)

Ihs markit pricing & purchasing service online subscription

3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence

For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers

Subcontracting & Material Supply Window

Prime Awardee: Ihs Global Inc
Delivery Runway: Active through 2028-03-31
Requirement Scope: Ihs markit pricing & purchasing service online subscription
Federal Supply Class: PSC 7630 (Newspapers And Periodicals)
BD Action: Reference Prime Contract S5121A-23-C-0001 when contacting Ihs Global Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.

For Competing Primes & Capture Managers

Buying Command & Recompete Posture

Buying Command: S5121A (DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGMENT OFFICE)
Acquisition Method: SOLE-SOURCE
FOIA Jurisdiction: OSD/Joint Staff FOIA Requester Service Center (WHS ESD) (fallback; use FOIA.gov to route) (whs.mc-alex.esd.mbx.osd-js-foia-requester-service-center@mail.mil)
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 Ihs Global Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract S5121A-23-C-0001.

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 S5121A-23-C-0001

Routed to OSD/Joint Staff FOIA Requester Service Center (WHS ESD) (fallback; use FOIA.gov to route) (whs.mc-alex.esd.mbx.osd-js-foia-requester-service-center@mail.mil) · Official Agency FOIA Portal ↗

Open in Email Client (mailto:) Open Agency FOIA Portal ↗

Date: 2026-10-28
To: OSD/Joint Staff FOIA Requester Service Center (WHS ESD) (fallback; use FOIA.gov to route)
Email: whs.mc-alex.esd.mbx.osd-js-foia-requester-service-center@mail.mil
Portal: https://www.foia.gov/
Re: Freedom of Information Act Request (5 U.S.C. 552) - Contract S5121A-23-C-0001

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 S5121A-23-C-0001, awarded to Ihs Global Inc (2026-02-26) in the amount of $252,225 by DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGMENT OFFICE:

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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