Sole Source Justification Redacted_Redacted.pdf

This is a Sole Source Justification document for the acquisition of CrowdVector software license by AFRL/RGKAA (Air Force Research Laboratory). The document outlines the justification for a new firm-fixed price contract with Collaboration.AI, LLC for an enterprise software license, with a base year and two one-year options for a total potential period of three years. The contract includes RDT&E 3600 funds to cover all three years.

The justification explains that CrowdVector is a unique platform containing 6+ years of historical AFWERX Challenge program data and provides specialized capabilities including evaluation management, web hosting, and geographically distributed evaluator access. Market research conducted in 2017 and updated in 2024 found no alternative solutions that could meet requirements without service disruption. The document cites FAR 6.302-5 as the authority for other than full and open competition. Previous market research evaluated IdeaScale, Spigot and Innosabi (CrowdVector) as top platforms, with CrowdVector selected due to customization capabilities. The platform serves as the single repository for past solutions and future submissions, supporting both USAF and USSF problems.