Anticipated Sole Source Award to Curtiss-Wright DS, Inc
Overview
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Original Source
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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/PZZF), Edwards AFB, intends to issue a sole-source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract to Curtiss-Wright DS, Inc. for a BOSS software upgrade to support Appendix Z classified messages. This is a presolicitation notice to inform industry of the USAF's intent and to identify any other potentially qualified sources. Responses are due by May 1, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. PDT.
Scope of Work
The acquisition requires a software upgrade for the proprietary BOSS® (Battlefield Operations Support System) software. This upgrade is specifically for enhancing the existing product baseline to support Appendix Z classified messages, as defined in MIL-STD-6016G.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation, intent for Sole Source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract
- Proposed Contractor: Curtiss-Wright DS, Inc.
- NAICS: 513210, Software Publishers (Size Standard: $47M)
- Product Service Code: 7A21 (Business Application Off The Shelf Software)
- Period of Performance: 12 Months (for Part #001, BOSS software upgrade)
- Response Due: May 1, 2026, 12:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time
- Published: April 16, 2026
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a sole-source action under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.103-1. The justification indicates that Curtiss-Wright DS, Inc. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the proprietary BOSS® software, and the required upgrade is an inseparable part of the legacy system that can only be executed by the OEM. Market research confirmed this as a sole-source requirement.
Submission & Evaluation
This is not a solicitation for proposals. However, vendors who believe they can meet the described requirements should submit a complete technical package. This package must provide clear and convincing evidence of their capability and include any special requirements for a commercial contract (e.g., commercial financing, warranty provisions, delivery information). All information must be in writing and contain sufficient detail for government evaluation.
Additional Notes
An Ombudsman has been appointed for this acquisition. Concerned parties should first address issues with the Contracting Officer before contacting the Ombudsman. The AFTC Ombudsman contact information is: Air Force Test Center Vice Commander, 1 South Rosamond Blvd, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-3784, Phone: (661) 277-2810, Email: aftc.workflow@us.af.mil.
Responses should be submitted via email to Contract Specialist Kimberly Jaime (kimberly.jaime@us.af.mil) and Contracting Officer Christina Day (christina.day.6@us.af.mil).