SLICwave software support renewal

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet titled 'HC102826R0015 RFQ Attachment 1 - Product List.xlsx'. It serves as a product list and pricing sheet for the solicitation.

• Contractor Required Information: Fields for Contractor Contract #, POC Name, Email, Phone, CAGE Code, and Unique Entity ID are included, with most to be determined upon award.
• Item Details: A list of 14 items is provided, each with a proposed CLIN, Brand Name (BN), Manufacturer Name (Integrated Support Systems), Manufacturer Part Number, Description (primarily maintenance for various SLICwave software and connectors), Quantity, Unit of Issue, Unit Price (all listed as 0.0), Extended Amount (all listed as 0.0), Promised Delivery (ARO), OEM Warranty information, Software License details, SW Serial Number/Key Code, and HW Serial Number/Key Code.
• Requested Delivery Date: The period of performance is from Date of Award (DOA) through February 02, 2027. The government is entitled to new releases or updates between February 03, 2026, and DOA at no additional cost. Partial deliveries will not be accepted.
• Delivery Location: Items are to be shipped to Fleet Readiness Center East in Cherry Point, North Carolina.
• Point of Contact (POC): All POC information for delivery is to be announced upon award.

This attachment is crucial for bidders as it details the specific products and maintenance services required. Bidders must use this list to understand the scope of the procurement and to potentially provide their pricing, although unit prices are currently listed as 0.0. The delivery requirements and location are also specified.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Class Justification and Approval (J&A) for an exception to fair opportunity under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 16.5 Acquisitions for Brand-Name Software Support. It justifies the procurement of software support for previously purchased proprietary, commercial off-the-shelf, brand name software.

• Justification: The J&A outlines the regulatory authorities (FAR 16.505(a)(4), 10 U.S.C. 3406(c)(5), FAR 8.405-6(b)(1), 41 U.S.C. 152(3), FAR 6.302-1, DFARS 206.302-1, 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1)) that permit this exception to fair opportunity.
• Scope: The action is to procure software support for existing integrated software, including required original equipment manufacturer (OEM) support. It does not cover new licenses or subscriptions but may include subscription renewals.
• Period of Performance: The J&A supports requirements for a five-year period, estimated from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2030.
• Contracting Activity: Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) / Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization (DITCO)/PS832.
• Market Research: Research indicates that only the specific brand name software support from the OEM or authorized resellers can meet the Government's requirements due to integration with existing infrastructure and proprietary nature.
• Competition: Individual requirements will be competed among authorized resellers via NASA SEWP, Army CHESS, GSA Schedules, or GSA BPAs and beta.SAM.gov. The agency will seek open competition if OEMs move towards open-source solutions or if the brand name products are no longer required.

This document explains why the government is limiting competition for software support to specific brand-name products and their authorized resellers. It details the rationale for this approach, including technical requirements, integration with existing systems, and proprietary software rights. Bidders who are authorized resellers of the specified brand name software should note that individual requirements will be competed among them. The document also outlines conditions under which the government would seek broader competition in the future.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (Solicitation Number: HC102826R0015) for the renewal of SLICwave Software Maintenance. The procurement is for a commercial item.

• SLICwave Software Maintenance Renewal.

• The period of performance is from the date of award through February 02, 2027.

• The government is entitled to any new releases or updates between February 03, 2026, and the date of award at no additional cost.

• DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, is applicable. The contractor must provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) based on the item description.

• Period of Performance: Date of Award through February 02, 2027.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated in the provided pages, but the NAICS size standard is $47,000,000.

• Offer Due Date: 11:00 AM, March 24, 2026.

• Evaluation: This is a sole source negotiated procurement. Offers will be reviewed for technical acceptability and price reasonableness.

• Technical Factor: Quotations must be from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or an authorized reseller. The contractor must provide completed pricing on RFQ Attachment 1-Product List and FAR/DFAR representations. The response must satisfy the entire requirement, and the contractor must have a valid System for Award Management (SAM) registration.

• Price Factor: The government will verify pricing, calculations, and format. The total evaluated price will be the sum of all items. The government requests all available discounts.

• This acquisition is listed as UNRESTRICTED.

• NAICS Code: 513210

• Size Standard: $47,000,000

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

• Numerous FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated by reference and full text, covering areas such as award management, representations, instructions, contract terms, small business programs, payment, unique item identification, and WAWF payment instructions.

• Section 508 Standards for ICT Accessibility are applicable, and the offeror takes no exceptions.

• The document includes detailed information on points of contact for contracting and administrative matters.