MasterCAM on Athena

Closed Special Notice Posted

Solicitation number
FA8101260001
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Tinker AFB, Oklahoma 73145, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

Air Force Space Command (AFSC/PZIOA), on behalf of the 76th Commodities Maintenance Group, intends to award a sole-source contract to Phillips Federal Division for MasterCAM on Athena renewal by September 1, 2026, under FAR 6.302-1 authority. The contracting officer determined that Phillips is the only responsible source because it holds exclusive proprietary data rights to sell MasterCAM products and no other vendor can satisfy the requirement.

MasterCAM provides integrated CAD/CAM capabilities for machining operations, with the Athena module offering a "React" automation feature that adjusts toolpaths, operations, and geometries in response to machining process changes without manual reprogramming. The Air Force embeds this solution across DoD training programs (including Watervliet Arsenal), aerospace and defense manufacturing workflows, and procurement contracts for defense parts production.

The statement of work includes one MCAM-HASP-GOV government-version software license unit, the MasterCAM 2026 software package with multaxis support and post-processor configurations for Mill/Router 5-Axis and machine simulation, and twelve months of maintenance services across MC 2026 Mill 3D, Multaxis, Lathe, and Haas machine variants (VF25SYT, Swiss Post-Hass, UMC 5005S, and ST26Y).

Responsible interested parties may submit a capability statement by September 1, 2026. The contracting officer will continue monitoring the market to determine whether competition can be opened in future acquisitions.

Notice text

AFSC/PZIOA, on behalf of the 76 CMXG, intends to issue a sole source award to Phillips Federal Division for a MasterCAM on Athena. MasterCAM provides a comprehensive CAD/CAM solution for diverse machining needs, offering powerful tool paths and simulation to optimize efficiency and reduce errors. Its versatility, industry-leading features, and strong support network make it a valuable investment for complex manufacturing challenges. MasterCAM is actively used in DoD training program, aerospace/defense manufacturing, and procurement contracts. It is embedded in both education pipelines and production workflows for defense parts, and is procured directly by DoD agencies, confirming its significant role in U.S. defense manufacturing. In MasterCAM, "React" is a feature used in the Athena module (part of MasterCAM's CAM automation and workflow tools) to automatically respond to changes in the machining process by adjusting operations, geometries, or toolpaths without manual re-programming. MasterCAM is actively used in DoD training programs, aerospace/defense manufacturing, and procurement contracts. It is embedded in both educational pipelines (like Watervliet Arsenal) and production workflows for defense parts, and is procured directly by DoD agencies, confirming its significant role in U.S. defense manufacturing. 

List of Materials with specific part numbers and specifications is attached. 

The Government has determined that Phillips Federal Division is the only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisify agency requirements. 

This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of FAR 6.302-1 - Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Unless stated herein, no additional information is available. Requests for the same will be disregarded. Responsible interested parties may submit a capability statement in which they identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement, if received within seven calendar days after the date of this publication of this notice. The Government will consider all information received by the response date. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses received as a result of this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Contractors are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice of intent. 

The information provided herein is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The Government has not made a committment to procure any services discussed and should not be construed and commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. 

All responses to this notice must include the title of this opportunity and shall be submitted via email to Lt Anna Jackson at anna.jackson.9@us.af.mil. 

Files

File Type Posted
Single Source Justification - CO Signed_Redacted.pdf PDF
LOM 2026-01025_Redacted.pdf PDF

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