The document outlines a single-source procurement justification for the purchase of a CST Studio Suite Package, including software licenses, critical for modeling electromagnetic interactions with low observable materials. The CST Studio Suite is uniquely qualified, offering extensive analytical capabilities that no other available software can match, thus minimizing costs and enhancing research efficiency for the Air Force. The contracting officer affirms that the sole source determination complies with federal regulations due to the specific technical requirements essential for mission readiness.

The United States Air Force intends to award a sole source contract to DS Government Solutions for the purchase of one CST Studio Suite Package (Nodelock) and one CST Studio Suite Acceleration Token (Nodelock) with associated software licenses. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed-Price order with a period of performance of 12 months from the receipt of the award, projected for 01 March 2025. Interested parties may submit capability statements within six days of the notice's issuance to potentially influence future competitive procurement decisions. Respondents should provide contact information, business identification (including socioeconomic status and size based on NAICS code 541519), and CAGE or DUNS numbers. Submissions must address compatibility with specified product requirements and remain unclassified, limited to 10 pages in Microsoft Word format, with responses due by 16 February 2025. Any inquiries should be directed to Benjamin J. Spencer via email. This notice serves as a precursor to determining a sole source necessity and outlines the government's procurement intentions within the context of federal contracting practices.