CIFER, CONDUIT, RIPTIDE, and STITCH Renewal

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Redstone Arsenal (ACC-RSA) has issued a Sole Source Synopsis for software license renewals involving four specialized software tools: Cifer, Conduit, Riptide, and Stitch. The notice pertains to a sole source procurement with the San Jose State University (SJSU) Research Foundation, which was identified as the only source capable of fulfilling the government's requirements. The procurement is being conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions, specifically FAR 13.501(a)(2)(i) and 5.207(c)(15). The software was originally developed through a joint research project and is critical to supporting the Army's Future Vertical Lift (FVL) program. The procurement will involve 5 node-locked licenses each for Cifer, Conduit, and Stitch, and 1 node-locked license for Riptide.

The purpose of this Special Notice is to secure a 12-month software support period planned for August 2025 using Fiscal Year 25 Operations and Maintenance, Army (OMA) funds. Market research confirmed the software's unique capabilities in generating algorithms, models, and simulations for aeronautical and military performance specifications, with no comparable alternatives identified. Although this is a sole source procurement, the notice indicates that all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which will be considered by the agency. Contractors should note that the due date is June 3, 2025, and the agency will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties responding to the notice. The procurement will be made directly from SJSU Research Foundation, which is classified as a small business, under a firm fixed-price purchase order. The opportunity utilizes NAICS Code 513210 (Software Publishers) and PSC Code DA10 (IT and Telecom - Business Application Software as a Service).