Notice of Intent to Solicit from Only One Source for one (1) ABSTRAO terminal ballistics modeling software license subscription

Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground seeks one ABSTRAO terminal ballistics modeling software license subscription with a response deadline of August 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET. This is a sole-source procurement; the government intends to award to CertaSIM, LLC (CAGE 6YG29) but will consider all proposals received prior to closing.

Place of performance is Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, with government inspection and acceptance at DEVCOM ARL, Building 321, 6375 Johnson Road. The contract is for a base year plus four option years, with electronic delivery required by September 8, 2026. The software must support two GPUs. NAICS code is 541511, Custom Computer Programming Services; PSC code is 7A20, IT and Telecom – Application Development Software (Perpetual License Software).

This is a Request for Quote issued under FAR Subpart 12.6 for commercial items. The solicitation number is W911QX-26-Q-A135. Evaluation is limited to determining technical acceptability and price reasonableness. Offerors must provide business size relative to the applicable NAICS code, identify any socioeconomic categories, and submit FAR 52.212-3 representations. Award will be made only for the full quantities solicited; proposals offering partial quantities are nonresponsive. Payment terms must be net 30 or longer. Contract financing is not available under FAR 32.003; payment will be made by electronic funds transfer. Maryland sales and use tax exemption applies under certificate 30005004. Foreign nationals performing under the contract must provide employment eligibility documentation per 8 CFR 274a.12. Options at CLINs 0002–0005 are available for exercise within nine months of award. The contract specialist is Deneise Jackson, (520) 672-9583, deneise.c.jackson.civ@army.mil; the contracting officer is Alexander Chetham, (520) 945-7416, alexander.k.cheatham.civ@army.mil.