ASTi SWM
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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 Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) intends to procure Advanced Simulation Technologies Inc (ASTi) Software Maintenance (SP245-05). This is a sole source acquisition under FAR 6.103-1(b) to maintain compatibility with existing systems. Quotations are due by February 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
NSWCDD requires one unit of SP245-05, Software Maintenance, for products manufactured by Advanced Simulation Technologies Inc (ASTi). The requested software maintenance must be fully compatible (form, fit, and function) with the currently installed ASTi software, as no other product can perform these functions. Contractors must obtain all necessary licenses for any third-party materials, including Open Source licenses, provided within the product. Delivery is FOB Destination to NSWC Dahlgren, VA.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Sole Source)
- Product Service Code (PSC): DA10 - Support Services, Delivered As A Service Contract (SaaS or Subscription)
- NAICS Code: 513210
- Justification: Sole Source under FAR 6.103-1(b) due to the unique compatibility requirements with existing ASTi systems.
Submission & Evaluation
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ N0017826Q6666). All responsible offerors are encouraged to submit a quotation.
- Proposal Due: February 16, 2026, by 12:00 PM EST
- Submission Requirements:
- Quotations must include all associated costs (shipping, freight, tariffs).
- Offerors must provide documentation from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), ASTi, confirming authorized reseller or distributor status. Quotations without this documentation may not be considered.
- Offerors should submit published or historical pricing data to support price analysis.
- Firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.
- Evaluation Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Invoicing: Electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system.
Contact Information
For questions regarding this synopsis/solicitation, contact Keith Aubert at keith.m.aubert2.civ@us.navy.mil or 540-742-8886. Email inquiries should reference Synopsis/Solicitation Number N0017826Q6666 in the subject line.