PAWS 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 Department of the Navy, under the Dept Of Defense, has issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price purchase order to Astronics Test Systems, Inc. for Personal Atlas Workstation Software (PAWS). This acquisition, valued under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, is for one unit of annual PAWS software to be delivered to Albany, GA 31704.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for annual PAWS software, which is essential for Test Program Sets (TPS) used by Marine Corps electronic equipment maintainers with Automatic Test Equipment (ATE). Specifically, it supports the AN/USM-717(V)1 and its required TYX run-time software. The software is a proprietary product of Astronics Test Systems, with its source code held in escrow for the Marine Corps.
Contract Details
- Type: Sole-Source Purchase Order (Firm-Fixed-Price)
- Intended Awardee: Astronics Test Systems, Inc.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole-Source Justification)
- Product/Service Code: 7A21 (Business Application Off The Shelf Software)
- NAICS: 513210 (Software Publisher)
- Published: June 5, 2026
Evaluation & Submission
No solicitation will be posted for this requirement. A Justification and Approval (J&A) document supports the sole-source determination, citing exclusive licensing agreements and the proprietary nature of the software, making Astronics Test Systems, Inc. the sole provider of this capability.
Additional Notes
This notice serves as an intent to procure from a single source. Potential sources who believe they can offer the required services for future acquisitions are encouraged to contact the listed individuals. The primary contact is Malik Jones-Pierre at malik.jones-pierre@usmc.mil or (229) 639-8692.