DEFORM SOFTWARE RENEWAL
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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 Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) intends to award a firm fixed-price contract on a noncompetitive basis to Scientific Forming Technologies Corporation (Cage Code: 0ZFB9) for the renewal of DEFORM software licenses. This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source, not a Request for Quote (RFQ). Interested parties must submit capabilities by March 6, 2026, at 10 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the renewal of one (1) DEFORM software license. The software is due two weeks after the award date.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Contract
- Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b) (Sole Source)
- NAICS: 513210
- PSC: 7A21 (Business Application Off The Shelf Software)
- Response Due: March 6, 2026, 10 AM EST
- Published: February 19, 2026
Set-Aside
This is a sole source action; therefore, no set-aside designation applies.
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for quotes. The Government will not issue an RFQ or request quotes. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. Any response must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. The determination not to compete this proposed contract action is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM. Oral communications are not acceptable. All statements, quotes, and capabilities must be emailed to Tammy R. Kershner at tammy.r.kershner.civ@us.navy.mil.