JA STK Software Renewal 2026 Redacted.pdf

This is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) document for a commercial software maintenance license renewal. The Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Holloman Air Force Base requires renewal of an Ansys STK Premium (Air) software maintenance license for the 746th Test Squadron. The procurement activity is managed by AFTC/PZI (Holloman), with Purchase Request/Local ID Number F2ETG16096A101. The proposed action is a firm-fixed-price purchase order with a base year and two one-year option periods.

The justification for single-source procurement is based on FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B), citing that STK software is a unique and highly specialized commercial product essential for the 746th Test Squadron's mission-critical modeling environment and mission success. The justification states that no other vendor can provide comparable capability, and that Ansys Government Initiatives (AGI) is the sole authorized distributor for this product. Market research efforts included internet searches, GSA Advantage portal review, historical SAM.gov procurement data analysis, and direct inquiry to AGI confirming no authorized resellers or distributors exist. The contracting officer determined that no reasonable expectation of competition exists for this requirement. To preclude future single-source awards, the technical team commits to ongoing market surveillance, attending technical conferences, and engaging with DoD user communities to identify emerging alternative software solutions. The Single Source Justification was approved on 07-May-2026 by Brett Moore, NH03, Contracting Officer.