Sources Sought IDARNG CNC Software.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS / REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

For Mastercam or Equal Software, Maintenance, and Training

1. Notice Information

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

• NAICS Code: 541519 – Software Publishers (Small Business Size Standard: $34 million)

• Response Due Date: 06 MAY 2026, 4:00 Mountain Standard Time

• Issuing Contracting O ice: IDARNG USPFO Purchasing and 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 IDARNG is seeking to identify responsible Business concerns capable of providing the commercial brand name or equal software products, maintenance, and training detailed in the attached

PWS.

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:

• Hass VF-4SS CNC Mill 3-axis machine with 3+2 positioning capability machine

• Hass A-TL-2 CNC Lathe machine

The solution must integrate seamlessly with the existing MasterCam CAD environment to generate, verify, and output machine toolpaths for various CNC milling applications. The requirement includes new software maintenance, (2) perpetual license, annual maintenance/software support, and associated training for up to 4 participants.

The Government has identified products from Mastercam as meeting their 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 Software Lapsed Maintenance Update Mastercam Product to current version.

-15 Months Lapsed Maintenance

0002 1 Mastercam Mill Mastercam Mill 3D For multi-surface machining up to 3-axis with Mastercam 3D Dynamic Motion

Technology. Includes support for 3+2 rotary axis positioning only

0003 1 Mastercam maintenance Mill 3D Mastercam Maintenance - Mill 3D

0004 1 Mastercam Maintenance - Lathe Mastercam Maintenance - Lathe

0005 1 Instructor-led Mastercam Mill & Lathe Essentials Training up to 4 students

MLC CAD Systems publicly offered instructor-led

Mastercam Mill & Lathe Essentials Training for up to four (4) students

-Online, instructor-led classes offered

0006 1 Software Maintenance/Support Must provide technical support, software updates, and bug fixes for all furnished licenses. Update Mastercam Product to current version.

-15 Months Lapsed Maintenance

-Includes Annual Maintenance to align with January 2027

0007 1 Perpetual License Contractor shall provide one perpetual, floating CNC software license compatible with Windows 11 PCs that can import STEP and DXF files.

All items must be delivered electronically or FOB Destination to Boise, ID 83705 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: Natasha M. Spratt, Contracting Specialist

• Email: natasha.m.spratt2civ@army.mil

• Phone: 208-272-4671

Located:

USPFO ID P&C

3489 WEST HARVARD STREET

BOISE ID 83705-6512

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.