Read-Out Support Equipment (ROSE)

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies Solicitation FA857126Q0019.

• The "additional information and notes" section has been changed from "Sole source" to "Brand Name".

• All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

• "Additional information and notes" section.

• The document does not explicitly state a change to proposal deadlines or submission requirements, but it does specify that the requirement is now a "Brand Name" requirement for specific Read-Out Support Equipment (ROSE) - CD software license, serial numbers #002042303 and #002042304, part #17TES0321.

• Quotes are due via email to Phillip Braswell at phillip.braswell.1@us.af.mil no later than 30 January 2026 at 12:00 PM EST.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, specifically a Brand Name requirement for Read-Out Support Equipment (ROSE) software license and support. It is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

• Product: Read-Out Support Equipment (ROSE) - CD software license, part #17TES0321.

• Services: Technical support and version updates for a 5-year period from the date of shipment.

• Quantity: 2 licenses.

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• Estimated Value: USD 47,000,000.00 (This is likely the ceiling value for the contract, not a guaranteed award amount).

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but the license is for 5 years from date of shipment.

• Offer Due Date/Local Time: 30 January 2026, 12:00 PM EST.

• Submission Method: Submit quote via email to Phillip Braswell at phillip.braswell.1@us.af.mil.

• Evaluation: Not detailed in this portion of the document, but typically involves factors outlined in the full solicitation.

• Acquisition Type: Unrestricted.

• NAICS Code: 513210 (Software Publishers).

• This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.

• Bidders must include all costs associated with this acquisition in their quote.

• The solicitation incorporates by reference FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5, with addenda.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies the solicitation FA857126Q00190001, dated 21 Nov 2025, as follows:

• The response due date has been extended from 26 Nov 2025 to 30 Jan 2026, NLT 12:00 PM EST.

• Header miscellaneous text has been updated.

• Fill-in data for clause 252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions has been updated to reflect resellers Cage code: 53037.

• Solicitation/Contract Form (Response Due Date)

• Header Miscellaneous Text

• Clause 252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions

• The proposal submission deadline has been extended to 30 January 2026, 12:00 PM EST. Bidders must ensure their quotes are submitted via email to Phillip Braswell at phillip.braswell.1@us.af.mil by this new deadline.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for commercial items, prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6. It serves as the only solicitation, and no separate written solicitation will be issued. The acquisition is for Read-Out Support Equipment (ROSE) software licenses and support for the 802D MXSS/MXDTA Engineering Test Flight, Maintenance Support Group (MXSG) at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. The requirement is being solicited as a Sole Source award to HC Merchandisers, Inc.

• Provision of Read-Out Support Equipment (ROSE) software licenses/support.

• Includes a CD - License 17TES0321 for 5 Years from date of shipment.

• Technical support and version updates are required.

• NAICS Code: 513210

• Size Standard: $47 Million

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

• Estimated Award Amount: USD 47,000,000.00

• Period of Performance: 5 Years from date of shipment (for license).

• Quotes must be submitted via email to Phillip Braswell at phillip.braswell.1@us.af.mil.

• Offer Due Date/Local Time: 30 January 2026, 12:00 PM EST.

• Bidders must include all costs associated with the acquisition.

• This acquisition is being solicited as a Sole Source award to HC Merchandisers, Inc.

• The solicitation incorporates by reference FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5.

• Payment will be made via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• A "Purchase Description" dated 25 August 2025 is attached.

Purchase Description

This document outlines the requirements for providing Read-Out Support Equipment (ROSE) software licenses and support for the 802D MXSS/MXDTA Engineering Test Flight, Maintenance Support Group (MXSG) at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia.

• Two (2) Read-Out Support Equipment (ROSE) - CD software licenses.

• Software Licensing includes:

  • Telephone technical support during routine business hours (8 am - 5 pm M-F EST).
  • 24/7 access to web support tools.
  • Software upgrades and patches with necessary documentation.
  • Software analysis support during routine business hours (8 am - 5 pm M-F EST).
  • Support begins upon shipment of the unit.

• Online technical support.

• Period of Performance: 5 years.

• Warranty: Provided during the entire Period of Performance.

• Options: None identified.

• Not applicable to this document; it is a Purchase Description, not a solicitation.

• Not specified in this document.

• Government Representatives are identified for points of contact but cannot make contractual commitments or changes.

• Ship-to address is Robins AFB, GA.

• Contractor must comply with various security regulations including NISPOM, DAFI 31-101, COMSEC, OPSEC, Supply Chain Risk Management, and Cybersecurity requirements (48 CFR and NIST standards).

• Contractor must comply with Agency Affirmative Procurement Program requirements for EPA-designated and USDA-designated products.

• Invoices and payment requests must be submitted via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) module.