AFRL - nTopology
Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2396 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL PZLEWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

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Software Publishers (513210)

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IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)
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    Posted Apr 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Apr 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 15, 2025, 4:00 PM UTC
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The Department of Defense, specifically the United States Air Force, intends to award a sole source contract to nTopology for the acquisition of nTopology Software, including a Regional Floating License and associated support packages. This procurement aims to enhance the capabilities of the Air Force Research Laboratory's Aerospace Vehicles Division by providing essential software tools and ongoing support for a period of 12 months following the award, anticipated around April 30, 2025. The software is critical for advancing technological solutions under the Common Sensing and Remediation Development initiative, which is vital for improving Air Force operational capabilities. Interested parties are invited to submit capability statements or proposals by April 15, 2025, to Benjamin Spencer at benjamin.spencer.8@us.af.mil, with responses limited to 10 pages and unclassified information only.

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Apr 8, 2025, 6:05 PM UTC
Apr 8, 2025, 6:05 PM UTC
The United States Air Force intends to award a sole source contract to nTopology for software acquisition, specifically the Regional Floating License of nTopology Software, along with a Core Ongoing Support Package for 12 months and a Core Onboarding Package for 3 months. The anticipated award date is around April 30, 2025, with a performance period of 12 months post-award. This notice is not a request for competitive bids, but it allows for capability statements or proposals from interested parties to be submitted within 5 days. The government will assess these submissions to decide whether to pursue a competitive procurement. Interested contractors must provide detailed information about their business size and socioeconomic status, as well as product capabilities that align with the defined requirements. Responses must be unclassified, limited to 10 pages, and submitted by April 15, 2025. The Air Force retains the discretion on whether or how to proceed based on received responses. The notice emphasizes the importance of compliance with federal contracting regulations throughout the process.
Apr 8, 2025, 6:05 PM UTC
The document outlines the Bill of Materials for an AFRL (Air Force Research Laboratory) project referenced as AFRL/RQ 25-CSRD-EAST-820. It specifies the period of performance starting on March 28, 2025, and includes details of two main components: the "nTop Floating + 1st Concurrency" and an "Onboarding Package: Individual," with quantities of one for each item. The project focuses on advanced technological solutions under the CSRD (Common Sensing and Remediation Development) initiative, which aims to enhance air force capabilities. The structure is straightforward, listing item descriptions and part numbers as well as project timelines. The relevance of this document lies in its function as part of federal RFPs (Requests for Proposals) and grants, essential for acquiring resources and services in support of government research and development objectives.
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