Intent to Award Sole Source ALTAIR
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2396 USAF AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND AFRL PZL AFRL PZLEWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c20b9d39444a436dbe870a36133bb3e5/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the United States Air Force, intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase order to ALTAIR for software services, with an anticipated award date of October 22, 2024. This procurement is classified as a sole-source acquisition under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), indicating that ALTAIR is the only reasonably available source for the required services, which will be performed over a period of 365 days following the award. Interested vendors may submit capability statements or proposals within five days of the notice to potentially influence the decision on competition, although the government retains discretion on whether to pursue competitive procurement. Responses must be submitted in an unclassified format, limited to 10 pages, and directed to the designated contacts, JaQuan Dangerfield and Kerisha Wordlaw, by the deadline of October 22, 2024, at 12:00 PM EST.

    Point(s) of Contact
    JaQuan Dangerfield
    jaquan.dangerfield@us.af.mil
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    IASS- Altair_Software_Renewal.docx
    The United States Air Force intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase order to ALTAIR on or about July 5, 2024, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) for work to be conducted until May 31, 2025. This announcement indicates a sole-source acquisition where ALTAIR is the only reasonably available source. Although this notice does not request competitive quotations, interested suppliers may submit capability statements or proposals within five days to potentially influence whether the requirement will be opened for competition. Contractors responding must provide specific information regarding their business size, socioeconomic status, CAGE Code or UEI Number, and demonstrate alignment with product characteristics outlined in a redacted Justification and Approval (J&A). Submitted documents must be unclassified and limited to 10 pages, sent via email to designated Air Force contacts by the specified deadline. This action reflects the Air Force's approach to procurement under federal guidelines, giving preference to small businesses in relevant discussions while maintaining the discretion to determine competition needs.
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