FAR_5.101_Sole_Source_Synopsis_-_MACE__ARMOR_Software.pdf

Synopsis Notice IAW FAR 5.101

Dissemination of Information for Sole-Source MACE and ARMOR Software Licenses

1. Authority Action and Dissemination

This notice is published in accordance with FAR 5.101(a)(1), which mandates the dissemination of information and public display of proposed contract actions expected to exceed $25,000 by synopsizing in the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE) (SAM.gov).

This proposed acquisition exceeds the $25,000 threshold but remains below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). Therefore, this notice satisfies the publicizing requirements of FAR 5.101 and FAR Part 5.2.

2. General

Document Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)

Date of Notice: August 28, 2026

Product or Service Code (PSC): 7K20 (IT and Telecom - Storage Products (Hardware and Common Commercial Software))

NAICS Code: 513210 (Software Publishers)

SBA Size Standard: $47.0 Million

Proposed Solicitation Number: N/A

Set-Aside Status- None

Contractor Size Status: Large Business

3. Subject of Notice

The Department of War hereby publicizes its intent to solicit and negotiate a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract with Battlespace Simulations, Inc. (BSI) for the procurement of proprietary Modern Air Combat Environment (MACE) and Augmented Reality Mission Observation and Rehearsal (ARMOR) commercial software licenses.

4. Contacts

Primary Point of Contact (POC)

Contract Specialist: Phoenix Fluker

Email: phoenix.m.fluker.civ@mail.mil

Alternate Point of Contact

Contract Officer: Laura Blackmon

Email: laura.j.blackmon2.civ@army.mil

Contracting Office Address

MICC – Ft. Eustis 705 Washington BLVD, Ft. Eustis VA 23604

5. Description of Requirement & Sole-Source Justification

The government requires the purchase of highly specialized commercial software licenses developed exclusively by Battlespace Simulations, Inc. (BSI) for aircraft combat forensic analysis.

Statutory Authority

This acquisition is being conducted under the simplified procedures of FAR Part 12 in accordance with the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO). Specifically, pursuant to RFO FAR 12.201-1(c)(2), the Contracting Officer may solicit from a single source for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) if the Contracting Officer determines that only one source is reasonably available.

Sole Source Justification Details

Exclusive Proprietary Ownership: Battlespace Simulations, Inc. (BSI) is the sole developer, intellectual property owner, and exclusive licensor of both the MACE and ARMOR software applications.

mailto:phoenix.m.fluker.civ@mail.mil mailto:laura.j.blackmon2.civ@army.mil

Distribution Restrictions: These COTS software licenses are governed by BSI's End User License Agreement (EULA) and are sold directly by BSI. They are not available via third-party resellers, distributor networks, or existing government-wide vehicles (such as GSA/FSS, CHESS, or Army BPAs).

Critical Technical Need: The MACE and ARMOR software suites are uniquely qualified for the combat simulation, stimulation, and mission rehearsal interoperability parameters required for this program. No alternative software packages can technically satisfy this requirement.

6. Submission Instructions for Interested Parties

This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, in accordance with FAR 5.101 and FAR 5.207, the government will consider all capability statements, proposals, or quotations received before the response deadline.

Any capability statement submitted must clearly demonstrate the vendor's legal authorization and technical capacity to provide genuine, fully supported Battlespace Simulations, Inc. (BSI) software licenses.

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Interested parties must submit their written capability statement and supporting documentation via email directly to the Primary Point of Contact, Phoenix Fluker, at phoenix.m.fluker.civ@mail.mil .

6. Submission Instructions for Interested Parties