Notice of Sole Source Award - ABB Automation Software Maintenance

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Sole Source Justification for Automation Software Maintenance (ASM) for the Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC) at Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee. The government intends to solicit and negotiate directly with ABB, Inc. (OEM) for this requirement.

• Automation Software Maintenance (ASM) solutions for SIDs, Cooling Tower (14465), and Steam Plant A (14469).

• Support for ancillary system functionality.

• The goal is to actively manage the existing ABB control system software's life cycle costs and extend its life and reliability.

• The contract will be a single, firm-fixed priced purchase order.

• It includes one 12-month base line item and four 12-month option line items.

• The estimated total price for the base and option items is not explicitly stated but is funded by FY25 Research and Development funds.

• This is a sole source justification, indicating a direct negotiation with ABB, Inc.

• A Notice of Intent (NOI) was issued on SAM.gov on September 30, 2025, with responses due by October 3, 2025. No responses were received.

• The Contracting Officer will determine price fair and reasonable per FAR 13.106-3(a)(2).

• This is a sole source acquisition from ABB, Inc. as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

• Market research indicated no authorized resellers and no other enterprise solutions available.

• The acquisition falls under FAR Subpart 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

• The authority cited is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures (41 U.S.C. 1901) and Special Emergency Procurement Authority (41 U.S.C. 1903).

• Future market research will be conducted to determine the availability of commercial sources for subsequent acquisitions.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Sole Source (Brand Name) Justification for Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, supporting an intended action by AFTC/PZIA to solicit and negotiate directly with ABB, Inc. for Automation Software Maintenance (ASM) solutions. The requirement is for the Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC) at Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee, to support SIDs, Cooling Tower (14465), and Steam Plant A (14469), including ancillary system functionality. 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.

• Automation Software Maintenance (ASM) for specific systems.

• Includes EN Admin Labor, SPDC Labor, Supportline, Sentinel, and Cyber Security Patch.

• IAW Attachment 1 - Specifications.

• The Government intends to award a single, firm-fixed priced purchase order.

• Includes one 12-month base line item and four 12-month option line items.

• Estimated Contract Cost is not fully disclosed but is greater than the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) and less than $7.5M.

• Funding for the base CLIN is $72,292.45 from FY2025 Research and Development funds.

• This is a sole source justification, indicating intent to negotiate with ABB, Inc.

• A Notice of Intent (NOI) was issued on SAM.gov on 30 September 2025, with responses due by 3 October 2025. No responses were received.

• The Contracting Officer will determine price fair and reasonable IAW FAR 13.106-3(a)(2).

• This is a sole source acquisition, citing Authority IAW 10 USC 3204(a)(1) utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures, 41 U.S.C 1901.

• ABB, Inc. is identified as the only authorized source for the required maintenance plan.

• ABB is registered as a large business vendor under NAICS code 334515.

• The document references Attachment 1 - Specifications for detailed requirements.

• Market research was conducted, including a query of the AbilityOne Procurement list and a SAM search.

• A future market survey will be conducted to determine the availability of commercial sources for subsequent acquisitions.