FAR_13_Single Source Justification - ICONICS 2025v1_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) for the AFRL/RQOO Component Research Air Facility (CRAF) to renew an ICONICS SupportWorX Software Maintenance & Support Agreement. The contract covers the period from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026, with a fixed price and involves Systems Group Technologies (SGTEK) as the regional distributor for ICONICS products. The facility requires this specific SCADA class software for daily operations of its research programs in turbine engine, advanced propulsion, and fuel technology areas.

The justification highlights that replacing the software would require a complete system replacement estimated to cost at least $100,000, not including infrastructure installation, employee retraining, and potential delays to in-house research efforts. AFRL/RQOO will continue searching for alternative commercially available hardware and software, reviewing technical publications and industry trends to potentially enable full and open competition in future contract submissions. The contracting officer has determined, in accordance with FAR guidelines, that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source as reasonably available.