This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation (FA8222-26-Q-ABST) for commercial items, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) by the 518th Software Maintenance Engineering Squadron (SWES) at Hill AFB, Utah. The solicitation seeks iUML and ICCG Invocation Support Fees for three one-year periods, from November 2025 to October 2028. Offers are due by December 18, 2025, at 1700 MT, via email. The contract will be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, with technical capability and price as evaluation factors. Offerors must provide their Cage code and SAM UEI and be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). An ombudsman is available for concerns that cannot be resolved by the contracting officer. This will be a Firm Fixed Price contract, and the government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation.

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for the acquisition of iUML and ICCG Invocation Support Fees for the 518th Software Maintenance Engineering Squadron (SWES) at Hill AFB, Utah. The solicitation number is FA8222-26-Q-ABST. The contract spans three years, from November 2025 to October 2028, with two licenses for each support fee annually. This is a small business set-aside with NAICS Code 513210 and a $47 million size standard. Offers are due by December 18, 2025, at 1700 MT via email to austin.hurst.2@us.af.mil and tanner.scheffler@us.af.mil. Evaluation will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, considering price and technical capability. Offerors must be registered with SAM and provide their CAGE code and SAM UEI. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract and reserves the right to cancel the solicitation. An ombudsman is available for concerns, but initial inquiries should go to the contracting officer.

The provided document outlines instructions for creating an Equipment List, crucial for federal government RFPs, grants, and state/local RFPs. It details how to structure line items (CLINs) based on specific characteristics, such as single unit price, separate identification for supplies and services, and individual delivery schedules. Key information required for each line item includes Alexsys and PRI numbers, acquisition type (Service, Supply, New Software, Software Renewal) with corresponding schedule details, shipping information, description, manufacturer, part number, and quantity with unit of measure. Special emphasis is placed on software renewal information, requiring current/prior account identifiers to avoid delays and potential reinstatement fees. The document stresses the importance of including license coverage periods, separate line items for option years, and verifying that part numbers are not End-of-Life (EOL) or obsolete. It also provides an example Equipment List, demonstrating the application of these instructions with specific line items for iUML and ICCG Invocation Support Fees, delivery dates, and quantities.

The 518th Software Maintenance Engineering Squadron requires a single-source justification for continued license and support from Abstract Solutions for their iUML and ICCG Invocation software. This software is critical for the F-16 Block 50/EPAF OFPES program. Abstract Solutions is the sole provider of essential support, including hotline, email, tool assistance, upgrades, and patches. Utilizing any other source would necessitate a complete re-mechanization of key code areas, leading to significant cost increases, schedule delays, and potential discrepancies. Market research confirmed no suitable alternatives, as Abstract Solutions is the OEM with no authorized resellers. The government possesses restricted rights to the software, and re-engineering would be impractical and cost-prohibitive. Although efforts to obtain competition were made, a sole-source procurement is deemed necessary to ensure continued efficient development and operational readiness. Future sole-source awards are anticipated, but the government will continue to explore competitive solutions for long-term program requirements.