Intent to Award Sole Source - MTS Software
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEAIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/da0687854ffa4c72805add48d469d588/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Research Laboratory, intends to award a sole-source contract for MTS TestSuite Software Support to MTS Systems Corporation. This procurement involves a firm-fixed-price order for 12 months of software support, which includes multiple licenses for various MTS TestSuite products, starting January 1, 2026. The software support is critical for maintaining the functionality of existing MTS test frames used for component and coupon testing, as MTS is the only authorized provider compatible with the laboratory's significant investment in MTS hardware and software. Interested parties may submit capability statements to Stephen Wenclewicz via email by December 22, 2025, at 11:00 PM EST, for consideration in a potential competitive procurement process.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Stephen Wenclewicz
    stephen.wenclewicz.1@us.af.mil
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    BOM_MTSSWMaintenance.xlsx
    The provided Bill of Materials (BOM) outlines software and technical support renewals for AFRL/RQ 26-CSRD-EAST-111, with a period of performance from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027. The customer declined onsite services. The renewal includes one-year software support plans for MTS TestSuite Multipurpose Elite, MTS TestSuite TW Elite - EM, and 793 Software with MPT. Specifically, the renewal covers 15 licenses for Test Suite MPE, 2 for Test Suite TWE Elite - EM, and 4 for 793 w/MPT Controller software FTXX products. This document, likely part of a federal government RFP or grant, details the essential software maintenance and support required for critical operational systems.
    Intent to Award Sole Source.docx
    The United States Air Force intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price order to MTS for 12 months of MTS TestSuite Software Support, starting January 1, 2026. This requirement includes 15 Software Support Plan (SSP) Year 1 for Multipurpose Elite, 2 for TW Elite – EM, and 4 for 793 Software with MPT. While this is not a competitive request, responsible sources may submit capability statements within 5 days of the notice for the government to consider whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Submissions should include company information (points of contact, business size, socioeconomic status, CAGE/DUNS), address how products meet specified characteristics, be unclassified, and are limited to 10 pages, due via email to Stephen J. Wenclewicz by December 22, 2025, 11:00 PM EST.
    MTS 2025 FAR_13_SSJ_Redacted.pdf
    This document is a Single Source Justification for a simplified acquisition by AFRL/PZLET for MTS TestSuite Software Support. The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL/RQVV FIRST lab) requires software support for their existing MTS Systems Corporation test frames, which are used for component and coupon testing. The justification states that MTS Systems Corporation is the only known source for the required software products, as they are the sole authorized provider compatible with the lab's significant investment in MTS hardware and software. Market research confirmed no alternative vendors, and MTS has an exclusivity letter. AFRL/RQVV will continue to research commercially available alternatives for future needs, but the contracting officer determined that only MTS Systems Corporation is reasonably available for this contract action.
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