Intent to Award Sole Source MATLAB
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Periodical Publishers (513120)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/171445fc49cb483e8bb15cc27f5c90e0/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the United States Air Force, intends to award a sole-source Firm-Fixed-Price contract to The MathWorks, Inc. for an Enterprise MATLAB Software License. This procurement aims to provide access to MATLAB, Simulink, and all associated toolboxes for users at Wright-Patterson AFB, Edwards AFB, and Arnold AFB across various classified and unclassified networks and standalone systems. The software is critical for the Air Force Research Laboratory Aerospace Systems Directorate (AFRL/RQ) to support mission-critical research and development activities. Interested parties may submit capability statements by December 30, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, to Ja’Quan Dangerfield at jaquan.dangerfield@us.af.mil for consideration in determining the feasibility of a competitive procurement or small business set-aside.

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    Ja'Quan Dangerfield
    jaquan.dangerfield@us.af.mil
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    Intent to Award Sole Source Matlab.docx
    The United States Air Force intends to issue a sole-source, Firm-Fixed-Price order to The MathWorks, Inc. for an Enterprise MATLAB Software License. The license will provide AFRL/RQ users across Wright-Patterson AFB, Edwards AFB, and Arnold AFB access to MATLAB, Simulink, and all MATLAB toolboxes across various networks and standalone systems, classified and unclassified. The period of performance is from January 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027, with two option years. While this is a notice of intent for a sole-source award, other responsible sources can submit capability statements within 15 days for consideration. The government will use these responses to determine if a competitive procurement or a small business set-aside is feasible. Contractors responding must provide company information, socioeconomic status, CAGE/DUNS codes, and demonstrate how their product meets the specified characteristics. Responses are limited to 10 pages and must be emailed to Ja’Quan Dangerfield by December 30, 2025, 12:00 PM EST.
    JA Matlab 2026_Redacted.pdf
    The document is a Sole Source Justification for the procurement of MathWorks software products, specifically an Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) for MATLAB/Simulink, for the AFRL/RQ. The justification states that MathWorks is the only source that can meet mission-critical requirements due to the integrated use of their software across the DoD, the high cost of converting validated code libraries, and the specialized nature of AFRL/RQ's research. Market research, including searches on GWACs like DoD ESI, GSA 2GIT, and NASA SEWP, and a sources sought notice, yielded no alternative vendors. The ELA model is justified by verifiable cost avoidance and administrative savings. An intent to award sole source notice will be posted on SAM.gov. The contracting officer will determine the price to be fair and reasonable through various analysis techniques. Certifications from the contracting officer and technical personnel confirm the accuracy and completeness of the justification.
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