Attachment 1 - Combined Synopsis Solicitation - VGSTUDIO MAX.pdf

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number W911QY26QVGSM is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for the renewal of the

VGSTUDIO MAX Analyse Edition license. This solicitation including any attachments may be downloaded from SAM.gov at website SAM.gov.

This acquisition is 100% set aside for small business concerns. The most applicable NAICS code associated with this project is 513210 (Software Publishers). The small business size standard is

$47,000,000.00. The most applicable PSC Code associated with this project is 7A21 (IT and Telecom -

Business Application Software (perpetual License Software)). To be eligible for contract award, offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) as a Small Business under NAICS code of 513210 (Software Publishers). This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. All FAR, DFARS, and AFARS references in this solicitation implement the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) and DFARS RFO Class Deviations, effective beginning 01 February 2026.

This written solicitation is issued in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) FAR

12.202(b). A Standard Form 1449 (Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items) will not be used for the issuance of this solicitation; however, the Government anticipates awarding one Firm Fixed Price

(FFP) Contract from this solicitation using the SF1449.

CONTRACT LINE ITEMS (CLINs), QUANTITIES, AND UNITS OF MEASURE (UOM)

The contractor shall provide:

• (QTY 1) VGSTUDIO MAX Analyse, Node-locked License – One-year Renewal (Part Number

H00089129) o The VGSTUDIO MAX Analyse Edition shall include the following modules: Advanced

Surface Determination, Deep Segmentation and CT Reconstruction, Porosity and

Inclusion Analysis, Fiber composite Material Analysis, Foam/Powder, Volume Meshing, Coordinate Measurement, Nominal/Actual and Wall Thickness o Offerors must be authorized resellers for VG Studios and must provide proof of authorized reseller status from Volume Graphics.

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

This requirement is for the software license renewal of Volume Graphics (VG) Studio software. The service agreement shall include license renewals for the VGSTUDIO MAX Analyse licenses which are required to analyze computer tomography (CT) scans of composite ballistic materials in support of ongoing science and technology (S&T) projects. Please refer to the List of Salient Characteristics for the full requirement.

PLACE AND PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The contractor shall deliver the required software licenses no later than two weeks after contract award to the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command – Soldier Center (DEVCOM-SC), General

Greene Avenue, Natick, MA, 01760. Delivery Inspection and Acceptance will be done by the

Government at FOB Destination.

ADDENDA: SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The provision at RFO FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial

Services (Deviation 2026-O0038), applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference into this

RFQ.

The following ADDENDUM TO RFO FAR 52.212-1 is hereby included:

L.1.0 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) REGISTRATION

L.1.1 Any Offeror that submits a quotation in response to this solicitation must be registered in SAM

IAW RFO FAR 52.204-7 and 52.232-33 prior to contract award. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov or https://www.acquisition.gov.

L.2.0 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

L.2.1 Offerors shall submit quotations that are clear, concise, and readily readable. To ensure accurate analysis by automated evaluation tools and maintain the integrity of the source selection process, the following restrictions apply:

L.2.1.1 Visible Text Only: All quotation content must be presented as visible text. The inclusion of any concealed text is strictly prohibited. Concealed text includes but is not limited to:

• Micro-text (text with a font size below 8pt);

• White text on a white background;

• Text utilizing colors that render it indistinguishable from the background;

• Text hidden within images or graphics.

L.2.1.2 Font and Size: Quotations must adhere to the following font and size requirements:

• Font Size: No smaller than 10 point

L.2.1.3 Formatting Consistency: All text must apply uniform formatting throughout the quotation.

Variations in font size, color, or style that the Government deems manipulate or obscures the readability of content are prohibited.

L.2.1.4 Compliance Verification: The Government may conduct technical verification to ensure compliance with these requirements. Quotations found to contain concealed or manipulated text will be considered non-compliant and may be rejected.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

M.1.0 BASIS FOR AWARD

M.1.1 Quotation evaluation procedures will be conducted in accordance with RFO Federal Acquisition

Regulation (FAR) Section 12 and supplements thereto. Quotations will be evaluated in accordance with

RFO FAR 15.103-2, Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Approach. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to this solicitation has the lowest dollar value while conforming to the technical requirements.

M.1.2 The Government intends to award a contract without exchanges with the Offeror but reserves the right to conduct exchanges if determined to be in the best interest of the Government.

M.2.0 EVALUATION CRITERIA

M.2.1 The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

(a) Technical capability of product and accessories offered to meet Government requirements:

1. Please see the attached List of Salient Characteristics for technical requirements.

(b) Price: Items shall be priced with quantities and unit prices. A total price shall be included that details all items being purchased including shipping (if applicable).

M.3.0 USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) TOOLS IN PROPOSAL EVALUATION

M.3.1 Use of AI tools in Support of Evaluations: The Government may employ AI as a tool to assist in the analysis and review of offeror quotations/proposals. AI tools may be used to support tasks such as summarizing proposal content, identifying compliance with request for task order proposal/solicitation requirements, and highlighting areas of potential strength, weakness, or risk.

M.3.2 Maintaining Inherently Governmental Functions: Notwithstanding the use of AI tools to support the evaluation process, all final evaluation judgements, including the assignment or assessment of adjectival ratings, best value determinations, and source selection decisions, will be made exclusively by duly appointed Government personnel. The Government retains sole responsibility for all inherently governmental functions and will not delegate decision making authority to any AI tool.

M.3.3 Offeror Confidentiality and Data Protection: The AI tools utilized by the Government will be employed in a manner consistent with applicable regulations that govern the protection of proprietary and source selection sensitive information. The AI tool will be an output-only system. Any generated report data is not saved. No proposal data will be transmitted to or processed by external, non-Government systems without appropriate safeguards and authorizations in place.

SOLICITATION PROVISIONS/CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal

Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation.

Jan 2017

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or

Statements.

Jan 2017

52.204-7 System for Award Management-Registration. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026

52.204-13 System for Award Management-Maintenance. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. Dec 2014

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. (Deviation

2026-O0038) Feb 2026

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026

52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation. (Deviation 2026-

O0038) Feb 2026

52.222-3 Convict Labor. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026

52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies. (Deviation 2026-

O0038) Mar 2026

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026

52.223-23 Sustainable Products. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. May 2024

52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment. Feb 2002

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management. Oct 2018

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations. Jun 2013

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. Mar 2023

52.233-3 Protest after Award. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026

52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications.

(Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026

52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation

2026-O0038) Apr 2026

52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination. Jan 1991

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. Sep 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights. Dec 2022

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. Sep 2022

252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-

Representation.

Dec 2019

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications

Equipment or Services-Representation.

May 2021

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications

Equipment or Services.

Jan 2023

252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System. Mar 2023

252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation. Jan 2023

252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium. Jan 2023

252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items. Jun 2013

252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime. May 2022

252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime. Jan 2023

252.225-7972 Prohibition on the Procurement of Foreign-Made Unmanned Aircraft

Systems. (DEVIATION 2024-O0014) Aug 2024

252.225-7973 Prohibition on the Procurement of Foreign-Made Unmanned Aircraft

Systems—Representation. (DEVIATION 2024-O0014) Aug 2024

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. Dec 2018

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. Dec 2006

252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications. Dec 1991

252.244-7999 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services.

(DEVIATION 2026-O0015)

Jan 2026

252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Oct 2024

SOLICITATION PROVISIONS/CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/

(End of provision)

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/

(End of clause)

52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48 CFR

Chapter 2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of provision)

52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48

CFR 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of clause)

252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

“Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)” is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.

“Document type” means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in

Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

“Local processing office (LPO)” is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system.

“Payment request” and “receiving report” are defined in the clause at 252.232-7003, Electronic

Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(b) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system provides the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation

Supplement (DFARS) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving

Reports.

(c) WAWF access. To access WAWF, the Contractor shall—

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award

Management at https://www.sam.gov; and

(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by step procedures for self-registration available at this web site.

(d) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web-

Based Training Course and use the Practice Training Site before submitting payment requests through

WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the “Web Based Training” link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/

(e) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol.

(f) WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor shall use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract or task or delivery order:

(1) Document type. The Contractor shall submit payment requests using the following document type(s):

(i) For cost-type line items, including labor-hour or time-and-materials, submit a cost voucher.

(ii) For fixed price line items—

(A) That require shipment of a deliverable, submit the invoice and receiving report specified by the Contracting Officer.

COMBO Receiving Report (DD 250) Destination Inspection / Destination

Acceptance

(B) For services that do not require shipment of a deliverable, submit either the Invoice 2in1, which meets the requirements for the invoice and receiving report, or the applicable invoice and receiving report, as specified by the Contracting Officer.

Invoice as 2-in-1 (FP Services Only – No DD250 Required)

(iii) For customary progress payments based on costs incurred, submit a progress payment request.

(iv) For performance based payments, submit a performance based payment request.

(v) For commercial financing, submit a commercial financing request.

(2) Fast Pay requests are only permitted when Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

52.213-1 is included in the contract.

[Note: The Contractor may use a WAWF “combo” document type to create some combinations of invoice and receiving report in one step.]

(3) Document routing. The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data

Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table*

Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF

Pay Official DoDAAC HQ0490

Issue By DoDAAC W911QY

Admin DoDAAC W911QY

Inspect By DoDAAC W56YHX

Ship to Code W56YHX

(4) Payment request. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes documentation appropriate to the type of payment request in accordance with the payment clause, contract financing clause, or Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and

Payment, as applicable.

(5) Receiving report. The Contractor shall ensure a receiving report meets the requirements of DFARS Appendix F.

(g) WAWF point of contact.

(1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity’s WAWF point of contact.

TBD

(2) Contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988, if assistance is needed.

(End of clause)

SUBMISSION OF OFFERS

Quotations in response to this solicitation are due on 5 August 2026 by 1300 Eastern Standard Time

(EST) and shall be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer, Trisha Scott, at trisha.r.scott.civ@army.mil and to the Contract Specialist, Martina Biro, at alexandra.m.biro2.civ@army.mil. Quotations will only be accepted electronically via the email addresses provided above.

FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TIMELY QUOTATION EXACTLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN THE OFFEROR’S QUOTATION BEING

REJECTED AS UNACCEPTABLE OR NONCOMPLIANT, AND THEREFORE INELIGIBLE FOR

AWARD CONSIDERATION.

QUESTIONS

All questions related to this RFQ shall be submitted in writing not later than 31 July 2026 by 1500 EST to

Trisha Scott at trisha.r.scott.civ@army.mil and Martina Biro at alexandra.m.biro2.civ@army.mil. The

Government will provide answers to a consolidated list of unattributed questions within two business days or as soon as possible via amendment through the Government-wide Point of Entry (GPE) at

SAM.gov.