Notice of Intent to Sole Source for one (1) Database TCFE14: TCS Steels/Fe-alloys database v14. 0 from Thermo-Calc Software
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W911QX25QA108
- Agency
-
ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 513210 Software Publishers
- Place of performance
- Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21005, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground is procuring one Database TCFE14: TCS Steels/Fe-alloys database version 14.0 through a sole source acquisition under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). This combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) under solicitation number W911QX-25-Q-A108, with the government intending to negotiate exclusively with Thermo-Calc Software, Inc. The acquisition falls under NAICS code 513210 (Software Publishers) with delivery required electronically to the Technical Point of Contact within 45 days after contract award. The solicitation was posted on August 12, 2025, with responses due by August 19, 2025, giving potential offerors only five business days to submit proposals. While this is intended as a sole source procurement, the government will consider all proposals received prior to the closing date and time.
This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is being structured as a Firm Fixed Price contract with Thermo-Calc Software, Inc. (CAGE Code: 309P25) located in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, identified as the intended sole source contractor. The small business size standard for this NAICS code is $47,000,000, though no specific contract value has been disclosed in the solicitation documents. The contract requires delivery of exactly one database unit with electronic delivery methods, and acceptance will be performed at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21005. Performance will be completed within the 45-day delivery timeline, with FOB terms set as destination, meaning the contractor bears responsibility for delivery costs and risk until the product reaches the specified delivery location.
Notice text
Disclaimer: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.
NOTICE: INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE
The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government is soliciting and negotiating with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to is Thermo-Calc Software, Inc. (CAGE Code: 309P25, 4160 Washington Rd Ste 230, Canonsburgh, PA 15317, U.S.). This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all proposals received prior to the closing date and time of this solicitation.
This acquisition is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in
effect on June 11th 2025 through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-04.
For purposes of this acquisition, the associated NAICS code is 513210. The small business size standard is $47,000,000.
Contract Line Item (CLIN) Structure: The following is a list of contract line-item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable):
CLIN 0001: Quantity one: (1) Database TCFE14: TCS Steels/Fe-alloys database v14.0. Unit of Measure is Each. Electronic delivery to be sent to the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) list on the purchase order.
Specifications/Requirement: Not Applicable
Delivery: Deliveryis required 45 days after contract award (ACA). Delivery shall be made electronically to the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) listed on the purchase order. Acceptance shall be performed at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21005. The FOB is Destination.
Contact Information:
Contracting Officer: Zachary Dowling (zachary.a.dowling2.civ@army.mil)
Contract Specialist: Meghan Dumler (meghan.d.dumler.civ@army.mil)
Clauses:
- The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this provision: None.
In addition to the requirements set for FAR 52.212-1, all offers responding to this solicitation must provide their business size in relation to the NAICS code contained in this solicitation and shall identify any socioeconomic categories to which they belong.
- Evaluation Criteria – The specific evaluation criteria to be used are as follows: Not applicable
- Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 (with its Alternate I), Offeror Representations with its offer. Not Applicable.
- The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this clause: Not Applicable.
- The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items and the selected clauses listed in DFARS 212.301 Solicitation provisions and Contract Clauses for the Acquisition of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR/DFARS clauses cited in this clause are applicable:
FAR:
52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017)
52.204-7, System for Award Management (NOV 2024)
52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020)
52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)
52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020)
52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror (AUG 2020)
52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020)
52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014)
52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror (AUG 2020)
52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Entities (DEC 2023)
52.204-27, Prohibition On A Bytedance Covered Application (JUN 2023)
52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (JAN 2025)
52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015)
52.213-2, Invoices (APR 1984)
52.219-28, Post-award Small Business Program Representation (JAN 2025)
52.222-3, Convict Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JUN 2003)
52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation With Authorities And Remedies (FEB JAN) 2025
52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021)
52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021)
52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications (JUN 2020)
52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (MAY 2024)
52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (OCT 2018)
52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013)
52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023)
52.233-3, Protest after Award (AUG 1996)
52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)
52.247-34, F.o.b. Destination (JAN 1991)
DFARS:
252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials SEP (2011)
252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DEC (2022)
252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (SEP 2022)
252.204-7000, Disclosure of Information (OCT 2016)
252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product (APR 1992)
252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (OCT 2016)
252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support (JAN 2023)
252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services— Representation (DEC 2019)
252.204-7017, Prohibition On the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation (MAY 2021)
252.204-7018, Prohibition On the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services (JAN 2023)
252.204-7019, Notice Of NIST SP 800-171 Dod Assessment Requirements (NOV 2023)
252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (JAN 2023)
252.225-7000, Buy American Statute—Balance of Payments Program Certificate (FEB 2024)
252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (FEB 2024)
252.225-7007, Prohibition on Acquisition of Certain Items from Communist Chinese Military Companies (DEC 2018)
252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (APR 2022)
252.225-7013, Duty-Free Entry (NOV 2023)
252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items (JUN 2013)
252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (DEC 2018)
252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payment (DEC 2006)
252.244-7000, Subcontractors for Commercial Products or Commercial Services (NOV 2023)
252.246-7008, Sources of Electrical Parts (JAN 2023)
252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea (OCT 2024)
252.243-7001, Pricing Of Contract Modifications (DEC 1991)
- The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply (full text of all FAR/DFARS clauses that contain fill-in information, as well as all local clauses, can be found in the attached Provisions and Clauses Full-Text document):
Adelphi Local Clauses:
ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT
TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT
INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE
TYPE OF CONTRACT
GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE
TAX EXEMPTION CERT. (ARL)
PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS
EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL
AWARD OF CONTRACT
ADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URL
FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING
PAYMENT TERMS
Full Text Clauses:
52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021)
52.204-25, Prohibition On Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021)
52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation (Oct 2020)
52.252-1, Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)
52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)
52.252-5, Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020)
252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation (Jan 2023)
252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (Jan 2023)
- This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as Not Applicable.
- The following notes apply to this announcement:
In Accordance with FAR 32.003, contract financing cannot be provided for this acquisition
Place of Delivery:
Electronic Delivery required to the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) listed on the purchase order.
Set Aside: Not Applicable
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