SolidWorks for the Engineering Directorate Additive Manufacturing Design (ADM) Branch

SOL #: W9128Z_InstTech0092Justification

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
W6QK ACC-APG CONT CT SW SECTOR
ABER PROV GRD, MD, 21005-3013, United States

Place of Performance

Lebanon, NH

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

Business Application Off The Shelf Software Delivered By Perpetual License, Which Also Encompasses Enterprise Level Software Enabling Mission Capability And Business Operational Support. (7A21)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Mar 26, 2026

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 Army Combat Development Command, Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC), Additive Design Manufacturing (ADM) Branch is seeking a commercial software subscription renewal for SolidWorks. This requirement is for a five (5) year period, consisting of one base period and four 12-month option periods, to support the Engineering Directorate Additive Manufacturing Design (ADM) Branch at Lebanon, NH. This will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) call order under the Department of Defense Enterprise Software Initiative (DoD ESI) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).

Justification & Scope

This opportunity is issued as a Limited Source Justification (LSJ) under FAR Part 8, citing that only one responsible source is capable of providing the required supplies due to their unique or highly specialized nature. SolidWorks is critical for the ADM Branch's operations, including 3D design, product development, and integration with existing Product Data Management (PDM) software. The justification details the significant risks and costs associated with seeking alternative solutions or conducting full and open competition, emphasizing the brand-name requirement and the lack of viable alternatives identified through market research. The authorized reseller identified is Lyme Computer System, Inc.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Call Order under DoD ESI BPA
  • Duration: 5 years (1 base + 4 option periods)
  • Set-Aside: None specified (Limited Source Justification)
  • Published: March 26, 2026
  • Place of Performance: Lebanon, NH

Contact Information

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Points of Contact

Karla TwymanPRIMARY
karla.d.twyman.civ@army.mil
Kellie Lamar-ReeveySECONDARY
kellie.n.lamar-reevey.civ@army.mil

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