RFQ AH475979 *No Substitutes*
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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.
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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC (BSA), operator of Brookhaven National Laboratory for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ AH475979) for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. This opportunity is for the renewal of 25 specific MathWorks software licenses and toolboxes, including MATLAB and Simulink, for a 12-month period from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027. No substitutes will be accepted. Quotes are due by March 2, 2026, at 5 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This RFQ seeks pricing for the renewal of the following 12-month licenses, effective April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, under existing Master License 31409846 and License 40794981:
- MATLAB (MLSMS) – 3 licenses
- Simulink (SLSMS) – 2 licenses
- Antenna Toolbox (AASMS) – 1 license
- Communications Toolbox (CMSMS) – 1 license
- Control System Toolbox (CTSMS) – 1 license
- DSP HDL Toolbox (HSSMS) – 1 license
- DSP System Toolbox (DSSMS) – 1 license
- Fixed-Point Designer (POSMS) – 2 licenses
- Global Optimization Toolbox (GDSMS) – 1 license
- HDL Coder (HDSMS) – 2 licenses
- Image Processing Toolbox (IPSMS) – 2 licenses
- Instrument Control Toolbox (ICSMS) – 1 license
- MATLAB Coder (MESMS) – 2 licenses
- Optimization Toolbox (OPSMS) – 1 license
- Parallel Computing Toolbox (DMSMS) – 1 license
- Signal Processing Toolbox (SGSMS) – 2 licenses
- Statistics and Machine Learning Toolbox (STSMS) – 1 license
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Request for Quote (RFQ)
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 2, 2026, 5 PM EST
- Published: February 23, 2026
- Payment Terms: Net30
- Pricing Validity: Quotes must remain valid for 60 days.
- Terms & Conditions: Any resulting purchase order will be subject to BSA General Terms and Conditions for Commercial Items and Services (BSA Comm, Rev. 23.0) and BNL's Supplier Quality Assurance Requirements (BNL-QA-101).
Submission Requirements
Offerors must provide a quote that includes the Origin of Manufacture and their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Price justification is required, such as a published price list, a prior BNL purchase order for the same items, or a web screenshot/link showing pricing and part numbers. SAM.gov registration is mandatory for all BSA vendors; assistance is available via the Federal Help Desk (866-606-8220) or PTAC (https://www.aptac-us.org).
Evaluation & Award
Award will be made to the responsive and responsible offeror who submits the lowest total price and meets all of BSA's technical requirements, as stated in the RFQ.
Contact
For inquiries, contact Aaron Hagler at ahagler@bnl.gov.