SYNOPSIS OF AWARD: W911QX-26-C-A009/Ballistic Research Laboratory-Computer Aided Design (BRL-CAD) Software Development Support Services
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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.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army, specifically ACC-APG Adelphi, has awarded a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract, W911QX-26-C-A009, to DALCOM, LLC for Ballistic Research Laboratory – Computer Aided Design (BRL-CAD) Software Development and User Assistance Support Services. This award, valued at $3,911,166.98, was made on April 22, 2026, as a HUBZone sole-source procurement.
Scope of Work
DALCOM, LLC will provide analytical, technical, and development services for Survivability, Lethality, and Vulnerability (SLV) modeling and simulation software within the Transformation Decision Analysis Center (TDAC). Key services include:
- Continued development and maintenance of the BRL-CAD code suite.
- Development of BRL-CAD coding integrated with the Advanced Joint Effectiveness Model (AJEM) and other SLV modeling tools.
- Addressing Software Change Requests (SCRs), adding new features, and modernizing the codebase. These services are critical for SLV modeling and simulation software development projects, particularly involving AJEM and Fast Air Target Encounter Penetration (FATEPEN) models.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Contract Number: W911QX-26-C-A009
- Awardee: DALCOM, LLC
- Award Date: April 22, 2026
- Total Cumulative Value: $3,911,166.98
- Period of Performance: Five (5) years, from April 10, 2026, to September 2, 2031 (including a 6-month extension).
- Place of Performance: Army Research Laboratory (ARL) at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.
- Set-Aside: HUBZone Sole Source.
Evaluation
This was a sole-source award justified under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(5) and FAR Part 6.302-5, specifically for sole source awards under the HUBZone Act of 1997. Market research indicated DALCOM, LLC was the only source possessing the specific expertise in BRL-CAD and SLV software design required for this critical mission.
Additional Notes
DALCOM, LLC is identified as a HUBZone small business. Previous contracts for similar services (W911QX-18-C-0011 and W911QX-22-C-0017) were also awarded to DALCOM, LLC as HUBZone sole sources. An acquisition plan and small business subcontracting plan were not required due to the nature and value of this award to a small business.