ESTECO Software
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 United States Air Force (USAF) intends to issue a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order to Esteco North America, Inc. for ESTECO Software (Esteco and Volta Tokens). This is a Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), citing only one source reasonably available. While not a request for competitive quotations, responsible sources are invited to submit capability statements to help the Government determine if a competitive procurement or small business set-aside is warranted. Responses are due by February 25, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Requirement
This requirement is for a subscription to Esteco and Volta Tokens software. The anticipated Period of Performance (PoP) is 365 days ARO. The product description and characteristics are referenced in a redacted Justification & Approval (J&A).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order (intended sole source)
- NAICS Code: 513210 (Software Publishers) with a size standard of $49M
- Product Service Code (FSC): 7A21 (Business Application Off The Shelf Software)
- Set-Aside: None currently designated. The Government will consider responses to determine if a full and open competitive procurement or a small business set-aside is appropriate. If a small business set-aside occurs, FAR 52.219-14, Limitation on Subcontracting, will apply.
- Anticipated Award Date: On or about February 18, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation. Responses will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not pay for information received.
- Content:
- Points of contact, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers.
- Identification of business size (large U.S., small U.S., or foreign) based on NAICS 513210.
- Identification of any socioeconomic status (e.g., Women-Owned Small Business, 8(a), SDVOSB, HUBZone).
- Company CAGE Code or UEI Number.
- Address how your product meets the specified product characteristics (as per the redacted J&A).
- Small businesses seeking a set-aside must demonstrate compliance with FAR 52.219-14.
- Format: UNCLASSIFIED, limited to 10 pages, in a Microsoft Word compatible format.
- Submission Method: Email to Travis McCullough at travis.mccullough.1@us.af.mil.
Key Dates
- Published Date: February 19, 2026
- Response Due: February 25, 2026, 12:00 PM EST