Adacore Software (SW) Renewal
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army, W6QK ACC-RSA, has issued a Special Notice for the renewal of AdaCore Software for the Software, Simulation, Systems Engineering & Integration (S3I) Sensors Test Analysis Requirements and Simulations (STARS) Project at Redstone Arsenal, AL. This is a limited competition action, justified by the critical and unique compatibility of AdaCore software with the STARS project's "Socrates" tool. Responses are due June 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM UTC.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the renewal of AdaCore GNAT Pro Enterprise software licenses for the STARS project. The software is essential for compiling the STARS-developed "Socrates" tool, which converts Transportable Radar Surveillance and Control Model 2 (TPY2) and X-band/Ground-based Radar (XBR) RADARs mission profiles between human-readable and RADAR-readable formats. The specific licenses include Ada, C/C++, and C development tools for both 64-bit and 32-bit operating systems. Without AdaCore, the STARS TPY Planner product cannot convert mission profiles, and Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) teams cannot modify them, directly impacting testing and task accomplishment.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Fixed Price
- Contract Vehicle: ELA/DOD-ESI/CHESS CHESS_ITES-SW2
- Period of Performance: July 7, 2026 – July 6, 2027
- Funding: Operations & Maintenance, Army (OMA) and Research and Development (R&D) FY: 2026
- Desired Award Date: July 10, 2026
- Place of Performance: Redstone Arsenal, AL
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This is a limited competition requirement, justified under FAR 13.106-(b)(1)(ii) and FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B), citing "Only One Awardee is Capable." The justification indicates a brand name restriction for the AdaCore software. Public display and synopsis requirements of FAR 5.101 and FAR 5.203 do not apply due to an exception at 5.202(a)(6).
Response & Timeline
Interested parties must respond by June 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM UTC. This Special Notice serves as a justification for limiting competition, and any potential bidders capable of providing the required AdaCore software and support should review the full documentation.