Single Source Justification - CO Signed_Redacted.pdf

This is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) document for a federal contract action by the Air Force Space Command (AFSC/PZIOA) dated July 27, 2026.

76 CMXG requires renewal of MasterCAM React on Athena, a comprehensive CAD/CAM solution for diverse machining needs. The contract is valued at an estimated cost (amount redacted) and is identified as project 2026-01025 MasterCAM on Athena. The justification asserts that only a single source is reasonably available because MasterCAM is actively used in DoD training programs, aerospace and defense manufacturing, and procurement contracts. The vendor is embedded in both education pipelines and production workflows for defense parts and is produced directly by DoD agencies. The React feature—part of MasterCAM's Athena module—automatically responds to machining process changes by adjusting operations, geometries, and toolpaths without manual reprogramming. This automation capability, combined with MasterCAM's versatility, industry-leading features, and robust support network, is cited as essential for optimizing manufacturing efficiency and reducing errors. The contracting officer determined that only one OEM company, Phillips, has been granted proprietary data rights to sell MasterCAM products. Efforts to obtain competition included submitted RFQs, Google searches, and contact with all approved Phillips vendors. Section E indicates the government will continue monitoring the market to determine if competition can be opened in future acquisitions. The contracting officer, 1st Lt Anna Jackson, signed the justification on July 27, 2026.