Pogo Software License
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 (AFRL/RXNW) intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract on a sole source basis to I C Consultants Ltd (Imperial Consultants) for a Pogo Software License. This software is required by the Materials and Manufacturing Directorate for finite element analysis (FEA) to model linear acoustic waves and vibrations, specifically for ultrasonic testing (UT) simulations of composite bondlines in aerospace vehicles. While a sole source intent, other responsible sources may submit capability statements for consideration. Responses are due by April 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one (1) Commercial License for Pogo Software. Pogo is described as a general elastodynamic finite element solver designed to model linear acoustic waves and vibrations interacting with physical structures. It incorporates pre- and post-processing tools for generating input models and viewing outputs, and utilizes GPU acceleration for efficiency in UT simulations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) order.
- Duration: A 12-month base period with one 12-month option year.
- Set-Aside: None specified for this sole source intent. However, the Government will consider responses to determine if a competitive procurement (full and open or small business set-aside) is warranted. If competed as a Small Business Set-Aside, RFO 52.219-14 (Limitation on Subcontracting) would apply.
- NAICS: 513210 (Size Standard: $47M)
- PSC: 7A21 (Business Application Off The Shelf Software)
- Response Due: April 3, 2026, 5:00 PM EST.
- Published: March 31, 2026.
Submission Requirements
This notice is not a request for competitive quotations. However, responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation for consideration. Submissions must include:
- Points of contact, addresses, email, and phone numbers.
- Identification as a large U.S. business, small U.S. business, or foreign business, with socioeconomic status if applicable (e.g., WOSB, EDWOSB, 8(a), SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone).
- Company CAGE Code or DUNS Number.
- Demonstration of how the product meets the specified Pogo software characteristics.
- All information must be UNCLASSIFIED.
- Responses are limited to 10 pages in a Microsoft Word compatible format.
Additional Notes
The sole source determination is based on FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and an OEM letter identifying IC Consultants Ltd as the exclusive distributor for Pogo Software to the US Federal Government. The Government will continue to monitor the market for other suitable products.