FAR_13.1_ JA_Altair 2025_PCO redacted.pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) for the procurement of Altair software licenses and maintenance. The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL/RQVS) seeks to renew Altair Enterprise software for structural analysis and optimization, which has been a critical component of their mission for over 10 years. The acquisition is a sole-source Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract with an estimated value in FY25, targeting a standalone purchase order for a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) Finite Element Analysis package.

The justification emphasizes that Altair Engineering, Inc. is the sole developer of this software, with no competing third-party vendors available. The government explored alternative procurement options but determined that competition is not feasible. The contract is intended to cover licenses for multiple computer platforms, with the potential renewal period from September 2025 to August 2026. The contracting officer has determined that a single-source acquisition is reasonable, and the Air Force will continue monitoring the market for potential future competitive alternatives. Responses from potential vendors were solicited by 28 April 2025, with the intent to award the contract on or about 30 April 2024.