Sci-Tools renewal licenses
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 Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, CA intends to procure SciTools Understand - LAB Annual Subscription Renewals, licenses, and upgrades on a sole-source basis from Emenda USA. This is a presolicitation notice for existing software tools.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for annual subscription renewals, licenses, and upgrades for SciTools Understand - LAB software. These are renewals of existing software tools currently in use by the Naval Air Warfare Center.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation / Notice of Intent to Sole Source (FAR 6.302.1)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: February 15, 2026 (5 days after publication)
- Published: February 10, 2026
- Solicitation Number: N6893626Q5088
- Product Service Code: 7A21 - Business Application Off The Shelf Software
Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, firms believing they can fulfill the requirement may submit a capability statement for agency consideration. The statement must clearly indicate the firm's experience, assets, background, and ability to perform the required work without compromising quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule.
Additional Notes
The Naval Air Warfare Center justifies the sole-source procurement to Emenda USA as they are the sole authorized distributor for SciTools Understand software in the Americas. Interested parties must email Andrea Farrell at andrea.m.farrell7.civ@us.navy.mil. Contractors must also ensure their SAM registration is active and be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) to access Controlled Unclassified Information.