JA_ASTS SW Renewal_Redacted.pdf

This is a Memorandum for Record documenting a sole source justification for limiting competition on a federal contract acquisition below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. The contracting activity is procuring Auto Scan Tracking System (ASTS) Software maintenance subscription from GRA (Graphics, Robotics, and Animation), the sole manufacturer of this Army Net Worthiness Certified property accountability tool. The acquisition is a new requirement funded through Research and Development FY 2026, utilizing the GSA schedule contract vehicle (GSA: 47QTCA19D00A) under a fixed-price contract structure.

The requirement specifies 73 ASTS Software Maintenance Subscriptions (Part #002-3G) supporting 50+ Named User Licenses each, with a performance period from April 30, 2026 through April 29, 2027 and desired award date of April 30, 2026. The subscription includes new software versions, updates, service packs, and unlimited telephone/email technical support for one year (GSA MAS SIN 54151). The justification for sole sourcing is based on FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) Brand Name authority, citing that ASTS is currently installed and integrated into DEVCOM AvMC's network infrastructure for the past 10 years. Market research determined GRA remains the only capable vendor, as switching to alternative software would require significant retraining, cost increases, and system reconfiguration. The contracting officer certified the justification as accurate and in the Government's best interest. The action qualifies as a brand name restriction under $25K with posting exceptions, requiring no public synopsis due to the specified FAR exception.