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, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), is soliciting quotes for VGSTUDIO MAX Software Licenses and Maintenance Support. This is a Firm Fixed-Price contract with a 12-month period of performance, evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. No set-aside is specified. Quotes are due March 12, 2026, at 0900 EST.
Purpose & Scope
This Request for Quote (RFQ) seeks to procure perpetual licenses and maintenance for VGSTUDIO MAX software. This software is critical for advanced analysis and visualization of CT scan data, enabling high-fidelity 3D visualization, precise segmentation of internal structures, accurate dimensional measurements, and detailed defect analysis on advanced aerospace materials. It is essential for maintaining material quality control, avoiding delays in product development, and meeting stringent regulatory and safety standards for critical Air Force assets. The software must seamlessly integrate with the Air Force's existing CT scanner and reporting systems.
Key Requirements
- Perpetual license for VG Studio MAX software.
- Maintenance for Dongle License (Quantity: 1).
- Maintenance for Foam/Powder Analysis (Quantity: 1).
- Maintenance for Digital Volume Correlation (Quantity: 1).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP).
- Period of Performance: 12 Months After Receipt of Order (ARO).
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Product Service Code: 7A21 (Business Application Off The Shelf Software).
- Place of Performance: Dayton, OH 45433, United States.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes must provide a detailed breakdown by CLIN and be valid for a minimum of 30 days.
- Submission Deadline: March 12, 2026, 0900 EST.
- Submission Method: Electronically to Stephen Wenclewicz at stephen.wenclewicz.1@us.af.mil.
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), based on the attached Bill of Materials (BOM) and Redacted Justification & Approval (J&A).
Additional Notes
This solicitation is for commercial items and will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12. Applicable clauses include FAR 52.212-5 and DFARS 252.204-7012. While a single-source justification (FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)) was prepared based on market research, the opportunity is posted on SAM.gov. Future procurements will involve a new market survey to assess competition.