Notice of Sole Source Award - ABB Automation Software Maintenance
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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 Department of the Air Force has awarded a Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order valued at $551,225.00 to ABB Inc. for Automation Software Maintenance (ASM) at Arnold Air Force Base, TN. This sole source award ensures the continued operation and life cycle management of existing ABB control systems.
Scope of Work
The contract covers Automation Software Maintenance (ASM) for specific systems at the Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC), including SIDs, Cooling Tower (14465), and Steam Plant A (14469). Services include EN Admin Labor, SPDC Labor, Supportline, Sentinel, and Cyber Security Patching, in accordance with Attachment 1 - Specifications. The goal is to assist the Government in actively managing its existing ABB control system software's life cycle costs and extend its life and reliability.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Value: $551,225.00
- Duration: One 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods.
- Set-Aside: Sole Source (Justified under 10 USC 3204(a)(1) and 41 U.S.C 1901)
- Award Date: April 9, 2026
- Awardee: ABB Inc. (Large Business, NAICS 334515)
- Funding: Base CLIN funded with $72,292.45 from FY2025 Research and Development funds.
Justification & Evaluation
This was a sole source acquisition as ABB, Inc. was identified as the only authorized source for the required maintenance plan. A Notice of Intent (NOI) was issued on SAM.gov on September 30, 2025, with a response deadline of October 3, 2025, and no responses were received. The Contracting Officer determined the price to be fair and reasonable in accordance with FAR 13.106-3(a)(2).
Additional Notes
Market research was conducted, including a query of the AbilityOne Procurement list and a SAM search. The document references Attachment 1 - Specifications for detailed requirements. A future market survey will be conducted to determine the availability of commercial sources for subsequent acquisitions.