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This is a Sources Sought Synopsis and Request for Information issued by the 911th Contracting Office of the U.S. Air Force Reserve Command for market research purposes under FAR Part 10. The government is seeking to identify responsible Small Business concerns capable of providing Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software solutions, specifically brand name or equal products to Solidworks and CAMWorks software, along with associated maintenance and training services. The solicitation is not a formal Request for Quotation and does not constitute a commitment to issue future procurement actions. The NAICS code is 513210 (Software Publishers) with a small business size standard of $47.0 million, and responses are due by April 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

The government requires a complete CAM software solution integrated with its existing SOLIDWORKS CAD environment to support fabrication and machining operations on six Haas CNC machines. Required items include: one CAMWorks Milling Premium Bundle for 2.5, 3, and 4/5-axis simultaneous milling; one CAMWorks Milling Professional Bundle for 2.5 and 3-axis milling; three post-processors (Levels II, III, and IV) for G-code generation; five 12-month software maintenance/support contracts; two 4/5-axis training courses for students; one SOLIDWORKS Professional Package subscription for one year; and annual subscription renewals for both products. All deliverables must be provided electronically or FOB Destination to Coraopolis, PA 15108 within 30 days of award. Interested parties must submit a capability statement not exceeding five pages that includes company profile, business size status, capability narrative with technical documentation for "or equal" solutions, evidence of authorized reseller/distributor status, Non-Manufacturer Rule compliance statement, and a list of existing government contract vehicles (GWACs, GSA Schedules, or IDIQ contracts) through which items may be procured. All responses must be submitted via email to Ryan L. Scott, Contracting Officer, at ryan.scott.34@us.af.mil by the stated deadline.

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SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS / REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

For Solidworks/CAMWorks Software, Maintenance, and Training

1. Notice Information

· Reference Number: FA671226SSCAM

· Title: Sources Sought for Brand Name or Equal Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software Licenses, Maintenance, and Training

· NAICS Code: 513210 – Software Publishers (Small Business Size Standard: $47.0 million)

· Response Due Date: 17 April 2026, 4:00 PM Eastern Time

· Issuing Contracting Office: 911th Contracting Office

2. Description This is a Sources Sought synopsis issued for market research purposes only in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10. The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command is seeking to identify responsible Small Business concerns capable of providing the commercial brand name or equal software products, maintenance, and training detailed below.

This notice does not constitute a Request for Quotation (RFQ) or a promise to issue an RFQ in the future. The Government is not seeking proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this synopsis; all costs associated with responding will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ, if one is issued.

3. Background & Requirement The Government requires a complete Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software solution to support its fabrication and machining operations that utilize Phillips Haas CNC machines:

MINIMILL SN: 1160667

VF-4 SN: 1160652

VF-8/40 SN: 1150895

TL-2 SN: 3119621

ST-30 SN: 3114492

The solution must integrate seamlessly with the existing SOLIDWORKS CAD environment to generate, verify, and output machine toolpaths for various CNC milling applications. The requirement includes new software licenses, annual maintenance/support, and associated training.

The Government has identified products from Solidworks and CAMWorks (a SOLIDWORKS product) as meeting its needs. The acquisition will be conducted on a Brand Name or Equal basis. The required items and their salient characteristics are as follows:

CLIN
Qty
Description (Brand Name or Equal)
Salient Characteristics
0001
1
CAMWorks Milling Premium Bundle
Must provide functionality for 2.5 Axis, 3 Axis, and 4/5 Axis simultaneous milling, assembly machining, and full machine simulation.
0002
1
CAMWorks Milling Professional Bundle
Must provide functionality for 2.5 Axis and 3 Axis milling and assembly machining.
0003
1
Post Processor Level IV
Must generate G-code compatible with advanced 5-axis CNC machining centers.
0004
1
Post Processor Level III
Must generate G-code compatible with standard 4-axis CNC machining centers.
0005
1
Post Processor Level II
Must generate G-code compatible with basic 3-axis CNC machining centers.
0006
5
12-Month Software Maintenance/Support
Must provide 12 months of technical support, software updates, and bug fixes for all furnished licenses.
0007
2
4/5 Axis Training
Must provide comprehensive training for two (2) students covering advanced 4/5 axis programming techniques within the proposed software.
0008
1
SOLIDWORKS Professional Package Subscription-1YR
Must provide 12 months of technical support, software updates, and bug fixes for all furnished licenses.
Annual subscription renewal for both SOLIDWORKS and CAMWorks products
Must provide annual renewal for 12 months of technical support, software updates, and bug fixes for all furnished licenses to ensure continual support utilizing option years.

All items must be delivered electronically or FOB Destination to Coraopolis, PA 15108 within 30 days of award.

4. Submission Instructions for Interested Parties Interested parties who believe they have the capability to provide these products and services are invited to submit a capabilities statement. The statement shall not exceed five (5) pages and must include the following information:

1. Company Profile: Company name, address, point of contact (name, email, and phone number), UEI number, and CAGE code.

2. Business Size Status: A statement of your company's business size (e.g., Small Business, Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), 8(a), HUBZone) under the specified NAICS 541519.

3. Capability Narrative: A brief narrative demonstrating your company's technical ability to provide the required items. If proposing an "or equal" solution, you must include technical documentation proving your product is equivalent to or exceeds the salient characteristics of the brand-name items listed.

4. Authorization: Evidence of status as an authorized reseller/distributor for the proposed products.

5. Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR): Respondents shall indicate whether they are the manufacturer or a non-manufacturer. If a non-manufacturer of a large business's products, state your approach to NMR compliance (e.g., an existing SBA class waiver applies, intent to request an individual waiver).

6. Contract Vehicles: A list of any existing government-wide acquisition contracts (GWACs), GSA Schedules, or other Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts through which these items may be procured.

5. Submission and Point of Contact All responses to this Sources Sought Notice must be submitted electronically via email to the primary point of contact below by the specified due date.

· Primary POC: Ryan L. Scott, Contracting Officer

· Email: ryan.scott.34@us.af.mil

· Phone: 412-474-8482

· Secondary POC Crystal Spurlin, Contracting Specialist

· Email: crystal.spurlin@us.af.mil Located:

911th Airlift Wing Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station 2475 Defense Avenue Coraopolis, PA 15108.

Again, this is not a request for quotation. The Government will use the information submitted to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a potential future requirement, including whether a 100% Small Business set-aside is feasible.

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