Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source
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 Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Tobyhanna Division, intends to award a sole source purchase order to National Instruments Corporation for the renewal of National Instruments (NI) Software Maintenance and Support at Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD). This action is based on NI being the sole manufacturer capable of providing this proprietary software support. Capability statements from interested parties are due by July 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement covers the renewal of software maintenance and support for various NI software licenses at TYAD, including:
- EA Test Bundle (14 Licenses)
- EA Platform Bundle (3 Licenses)
- Calibration Executive (1 License)
- TestStand Base Deployment (23 Licenses)
National Instruments Corporation holds the copyrights, licenses, and intellectual property rights for its software products, making them the exclusive provider for support and updates.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Purchase Order
- Authority: FAR Part 12 (Commercial Products/Services) and FAR 6.103-1(b) (Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable (Sole Source)
- Response Due: July 1, 2026, by 5:00 pm EDT
- Published: June 16, 2026
- Place of Performance: Tobyhanna, PA
Evaluation
The Government intends to acquire this supply directly from National Instruments Corporation due to its proprietary nature. This is not a solicitation for competitive quotes. However, any interested party capable of providing this product without compromising the required criteria may submit a statement of capabilities. Responses will be considered solely to determine if a future competitive procurement is feasible.
Submission Requirements
Capability statements, price lists, and any other furnished information must contain sufficient detail to demonstrate the party's ability to meet the described requirements.
Contact Information
Submissions must be emailed to: Megan Jones (megan.jones5.civ@army.mil)