FY27 USAFE A3ZJ ADSi Software License Renewal

This combined synopsis/solicitation (FA561327Q0004) issued by the Department of the Air Force, 86th Airlift Wing, requests quotes for the FY27 USAFE A3ZJ Air Defense System Integrator (ADSI) software license renewal. The requirement is an unrestricted, firm-fixed-price, sole-source procurement under NAICS code 513210 (Software Publishers). The acquisition calls for two units of Virtual ADSI for TCP/IP-only interfaces (Part No. VM-IP-BAS-ADSI-SUB) for a 12-month period of performance running from November 2026 to November 2027. Quotes must be submitted in USD, include shipping to Ramstein, Germany (FOB Destination), and remain valid for 180 days. To be considered eligible for award, vendors must be active in SAM.gov and submit pricing, vendor details (including UEI, CAGE code, and Tax ID), technical documentation, and warranty information. Remanufactured or grey-market items are prohibited. Evaluation will be based on price and technical acceptability IAW solicitation specifications, with award pending a determination of fair and reasonable pricing. Questions are due by 04 November 2026 at 12:00 PM CET. Final quotes must be submitted via email to Aubreeana Taylor (aubreeana.taylor@us.af.mil) and Silke Roessler (silke.roessler.1.de@us.af.mil) no later than 09 November 2026 at 12:00 PM CET. Award is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds.

This document is a solicitation (Document Number FA561327Q0004) from the United States Air Force containing standard federal contracting provisions and full-text clauses. It incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses by reference related to System for Award Management (SAM) registration, prohibitions on acquiring covered telecommunications equipment, child labor regulations, trafficking restrictions, and ethical standards regarding former DoD officials and the Maduro regime. The document includes full-text provisions regarding DFARS 252.204-7017, requiring offerors to represent whether they provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services and submit detailed disclosures if applicable. Additionally, DFARS 252.232-7006 outlines Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) payment instructions. It directs the contractor to electronically submit invoices and receiving reports using the "COMBO" document type for fixed-price deliverables. Routing information is provided with specific DoDAAC identifiers, including Pay Official (F87700), Admin/Issue By (FA5613), and Inspect/Acceptor (F3NF34). Contracting assistance is available via email through the designated Contract Specialist at aubreeana.taylor@us.af.mil.

The Department of the Air Force (USAFE-AFAFRICA A3ZJ) issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Ultra Electronics Advanced Tactical Systems, Inc. The requirement is for a 12-month Air Defense Systems Integrator (ADSI) software license renewal and associated maintenance support from November 2026 to November 2027. This procurement supports the Scalable Control Reporting Agile Mission - Kit (SCRAM-K) used by the 606th Air Control Squadron. Under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), Ultra Electronics is identified as the only responsible source capable of fulfilling agency requirements. As the original developer and sole owner of the proprietary ADSI source code and intellectual property, Ultra is the exclusive manufacturer and distributor, with no third-party resellers. ADSI is deeply integrated into the existing command and control and tactical data link infrastructure, processing data from over 300 tactical data links and maintaining vital Joint Interoperability Test Command certifications. Replacing the system would cause severe operational disruptions, high replacement costs, and cybersecurity risks due to a lack of critical software patches and updates. Market research conducted in 2026 confirmed that no commercial equivalents exist. The contracting officer will evaluate pricing to ensure a fair and reasonable cost, and will continue to monitor the market for future competitive opportunities, though no viable alternatives exist for this current requirement.