VGSTUDIO MAX
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 Department of the Air Force, AFRL/PZL, is seeking quotes for VGSTUDIO MAX Software Licenses and Maintenance Support for its facility in Dayton, OH. This is a Firm Fixed-Price contract, with award based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation. Quotes are due March 12, 2026, at 0900 EST.
Purpose & Scope
This Request for Quote (RFQ) aims to procure perpetual licenses and maintenance support for VGSTUDIO MAX software. This software is critical for the Air Force Research Laboratory's (AFRL) ongoing research and development activities, specifically for advanced analysis and visualization of CT scan data. It enables high-fidelity 3D visualization, precise segmentation of internal structures, accurate dimensional measurements, and detailed defect analysis on advanced aerospace materials. The software is considered an unofficial manufacturing standard in the industry, crucial for maintaining material quality control and supporting collaboration with the defense industry base.
Key Requirements & Deliverables
The requirement includes:
- Perpetual license for VGSTUDIO MAX software.
- Maintenance for Dongle License (Quantity: 1).
- Maintenance for Foam/Powder Analysis module (Quantity: 1).
- Maintenance for Digital Volume Correlation module (Quantity: 1). The software must seamlessly integrate with the Air Force's existing CT scanner and reporting systems.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP).
- Period of Performance: 12 Months After Receipt of Order (ARO).
- Set-Aside: Not specified.
- Acquisition Type: Simplified acquisition for commercial items (FAR Part 12), initially justified as a single-source requirement but posted on SAM.gov for competition.
- Place of Performance: Dayton, OH.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: March 12, 2026, 0900 EST.
- Questions Due: March 11, 2026.
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted electronically to Stephen Wenclewicz at stephen.wenclewicz.1@us.af.mil.
- Quote Requirements: Quotes must provide a detailed breakdown by CLIN, be valid for a minimum of 30 days, and be complete and in line with the attached Bill of Materials (BOM).
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), based on the submitted quote, BOM, and Redacted J&A.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Stephen Wenclewicz (stephen.wenclewicz.1@us.af.mil).