Command Professional Software License
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA460825QC093
- Agency
- Global Strike Command Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334111 Electronic Computer Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Barksdale AFB, Louisiana 71110, United States
- Points of contact
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- Marcus Olearnick marcus.olearnick@us.af.mil (318) 456-2430
- Damarcus Ikard damarcus.ikard@us.af.mil (318) 456-0817
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Global Strike Command, specifically the 2nd Contracting Squadron at Barksdale Air Force Base, has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Synopsis for Command Professional Software Licenses. The notice pertains to a firm-fixed-price contract with Slitherine Corporation for five Command Professional Edition (CPE) licenses, utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures as authorized by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.501. The procurement is categorized under the Electronic Computer Manufacturing NAICS code and focuses on IT and Telecom Business Application Software. The government has determined that Slitherine Corporation is the sole distributor of the software, which is critical for modeling, simulation, and strategic analysis projects within the Air Force Global Strike Command.
Contractors interested in this opportunity may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, though the notice emphasizes that this document does not constitute a formal solicitation. To challenge the sole source action, firms must submit an interest letter via email demonstrating technical expertise, certifications, and authorization to compete. The letter must provide clear evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government and not prohibitively costly or time-consuming. The CPE licenses are intended to support time-sensitive projects, commander inquiries, and Analysis of Alternatives at the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) level, with the goal of identifying and mitigating capability gaps. The opportunity is set aside for small businesses, and all submissions will be considered for potential future competitive procurements. Interested parties can direct questions to the contract specialists SrA Damarcus Ikard or TSgt Marcus Olearnick using the contact information provided in the notice. The due date for submissions is June 16, 2025.
Notice text
Special Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source Synopsis IAW FAR FAR 13.105(a)
The 2nd Contracting Squadron on Barksdale Air Force Base hereby submits an intent to award a sole source synopsis. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-priced contract to Slitherine Corporation utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures as authorized by FAR 13.501. This synopsis has been tailored to comply with the requirements of FAR 5.101(a)(1) and FAR 13.105(a).
Contracting Office Address:
Department of the Air Force, Air Force Global Strike Command, 2d Contracting Squadron, 801 Kenney Avenue, Building 4400, Suite 2300, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, 71110, United States.
Description/Purpose:
Line # 1
Product Description : Command Professional Edition (CPE) Licenses
Qty : 5
Unit: Ea
Lack of competition justification:
Slitherine Corporation owns the program and is the sole distributor
CPE is a critical tool to fill void in AFGSC modeling and simulation and to provide operator informed, organic capability for time sensitive projects, commander inquiries, and OSD-level Analysis of Alternatives support to determine capability gaps and recommend up to ACAT-1 level acquisition solutions to mitigate capability gaps.
Notice to potential offerors:
This notice does not constitute a solicitation document. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency for future acquisitions. All information received after publication of this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. The Government will not pay for information received. Firms who desire to challenge this sole source action must submit an interest letter (email is acceptable) that demonstrates technical expertise, certifications, and authorization to compete for this acquisition. The letter must describe clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government and will not be cost or time prohibitive.
Any questions regarding this synopsis should be directed to:
SrA Damarcus Ikard, Contract Specialist, at damarcus.ikard@us.af.mil or (318) 456-0817
TSgt Marcus Olearnick, Contracting Officer, at marcus.olearnick@us.af.mil or (318) 456-1531
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