Anticipated Sole Source Award for to Ansys Government Initiatives

SOL #: FA930226R0002Pre-SolicitationSole Source

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA9302 AFTC PZZ
EDWARDS AFB, CA, 93524-1185, United States

Place of Performance

Edwards, CA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

Application Development Software Delivered By Perpetual License, Consisting Of Analysis, Design, Development, Code, Test And Release Packages Associated With Application Development Projects. (7A20)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Mar 9, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Mar 16, 2026, 10:00 PM

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 Air Force Test Center (AFTC) intends to award a sole source contract to Ansys Government Initiatives, LLC (AGI) for the continued provision of advanced modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) software, comprehensive maintenance, and engineering services. This acquisition aims to enhance core test and evaluation capabilities for complex weapon systems and ensure operational continuity within AFTC's legacy AGI software environment. The anticipated contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), with an anticipated award date of May 21, 2026. This is a presolicitation notice, not a request for proposals.

Scope of Work

Key requirements and deliverables include:

  • AGI software licenses (core and modules) with Government Purpose Rights (GPR).
  • Expert subject matter support for AGI software utilization.
  • Manufacturer-direct software maintenance, updates, and security patches.
  • Online training resources, including a knowledge base and tutorials.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).
  • Anticipated Contractor: Ansys Government Initiatives, LLC (AGI).
  • Anticipated Award Date: May 21, 2026.
  • Authority: 10 U.S. Code 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.103-1(b) for other than full and open competition, supported by an approved sole source justification.
  • NAICS: 513210 (Software Publishers), Size Standard: $47,000,000.00.
  • Product/Service Code: 7A20 (Application Development Software).
  • Place of Performance: Edwards AFB, CA.

Eligibility & Set-Aside

This is an anticipated sole source award to Ansys Government Initiatives, LLC (AGI), conducted using other than full and open competition. The justification cites the proprietary nature of AGI's software, AFTC's significant investment and expertise in the existing environment, and market research indicating that alternative solutions would result in substantial duplication of cost, unacceptable delays, and negative mission impact. Previous market research (Sources Sought) found no acceptable alternative vendors.

Response & Contacts

This notice is a presolicitation and not a request for proposals. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirement should submit their capabilities by March 16, 2026, at 22:00 UTC. For further information, contact:

People

Points of Contact

Kimberly JaimePRIMARY
kimberly.jaime@us.af.mil
Wendell Brown Jr.SECONDARY
wendell.brown.2@us.af.mil

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