Sources Sought Synopsis/ Request for Information CNC Software
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W912J726SS0002
- Agency
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Army National Guard
Department of the Army, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541519 Other Computer Related Services
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Boise, Idaho 83705, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Idaho Army National Guard (IDARNG) has issued a Sources Sought Synopsis seeking to identify responsible business concerns capable of providing Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software, maintenance, and training to support its fabrication and machining operations. Specifically, the Government requires Mastercam or equal software solutions designed to integrate seamlessly with existing CAD environments and generate toolpaths for Haas VF-4SS CNC Mills and Haas A-TL-2 CNC Lathes. The procurement includes perpetual software licenses, annual maintenance and software support, and training for up to four participants. Key requirements include Windows 11 compatibility, support for industry-standard G-code programming, STEP and DXF file imports, and automatic feature recognition capabilities. Interested parties must submit capabilities statements not exceeding five pages by May 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM Mountain Standard Time to Natasha M. Spratt at natasha.m.spratt2civ@army.mil. The Government will use submitted information to determine acquisition strategy and evaluate the feasibility of a 100% Small Business set-aside before issuing any formal request for quotation.
This procurement is set aside for Total Small Business concerns under NAICS code 541519 (Software Publishers) with a small business size standard of $34 million. No current incumbents or contract holders are identified in the synopsis. The contract structure includes seven contract line items covering lapsed maintenance updates, software licenses, maintenance and support services, and instructor-led training to be delivered electronically or FOB Destination to Boise, Idaho within 30 days of award. The period of performance is one base year plus four optional one-year extension periods, with contractor performance to occur either at the IDARNG Combined Support Maintenance Shop facility at Idaho Gowen Field or virtually. Contractors must comply with Department of Defense facility access and security requirements, including Awareness Training Level 1 completion and Army Enterprise Infostructure protocols. No specific award value is disclosed in the sources sought notice, as the Government has not yet committed to issuing a formal request for quotation.
Notice text
SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS / REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
For Mastercam or Equal Software, Maintenance, and Training
1.Notice Information
•Title: Sources Sought for Brand Name or Equal Computer-Aided Manufacturing(CAM) Software Licenses, Maintenance, and Training
•NAICS Code: 541519 – Software Publishers (Small Business Size Standard: $34 million)
•Response Due Date: 06 MAY 2026, 4:00 Mountain Standard Time
•Issuing Contracting Oice: IDARNG USPFO Purchasing and Contracting Office
2.DescriptionThis is a Sources Sought synopsis issued for market research purposes only in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10. The IDARNG is seeking to identify responsible Business concerns capable of providing the commercial brand name or equal software products, maintenance, and training detailed in the attached PWS.
This notice does not constitute a Request for Quotation (RFQ) or a promise to issue an RFQ in the future. The Government is not seeking proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this synopsis; all costs associated with responding will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ, if one is issued.
3.Background & RequirementThe Government requires a complete Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) softwaresolution to support its fabrication and machining operations that utilize Phillips Haas CNCmachines:
•Hass VF-4SS CNC Mill 3-axis machine with 3+2 positioning capability machine
•Hass A-TL-2 CNC Lathe machine
The solution must integrate seamlessly with the existing MasterCam CAD environment to generate, verify, and output machine toolpaths for various CNC milling applications. The requirement includes new software maintenance, (2) perpetual license, annual maintenance/software support, and associated training for up to 4 participants.
The Government has identified products from Mastercam as meeting their needs. The acquisition will be conducted on a Brand Name or Equal basis. The required items and their salient characteristics are as follows:
CLIN 0001 QTY: 1 Description (Brand Name or Equal): Software Lapsed Maintenance-Update Mastercam Product to current version. -15 Months Lapsed Maintenance
CLIN 0002 QTY: 1 Description (Brand Name or Equal): Mastercam Mill-Mastercam Mill 3D For multi-surface machining up to 3-axis with Mastercam 3D Dynamic Motion Technology. Includes support for 3+2 rotary axis positioning only.
CLIN 0003 QTY: 1 Description (Brand Name or Equal): Mastercam maintenance Mill 3D
CLIN 0004 QTY: 1 Description (Brand Name or Equal): Mastercam Maintenance - Lathe
CLIN 0005 QTY: 1 Description (Brand Name or Equal): Instructor-led Mastercam Mill & Lathe Essentials Training up to 4 students-MLC CAD Systems publicly offered instructor-led Mastercam Mill & Lathe Essentials Training for up to four (4) students -Online, instructor-led classes offered
CLIN 0006 QTY: 1 Description (Brand Name or Equal): Software Maintenance/Support Must provide technical support, software updates, and bug fixes for all furnished licenses. Update Mastercam Product to current version. -15 Months Lapsed Maintenance
-Includes Annual Maintenance to align with January 2027
CLIN 0007 QTY: 1 Description (Brand Name or Equal): Perpetual CNC License- Contractor shall provide one perpetual, floating CNC software license compatible with Windows 11 PCs that can import STEP and DXF files.
All items must be delivered electronically or FOB Destination to Boise, ID 83705 within 30 days of award.
4. Submission Instructions for Interested Parties Interested parties who believe they have the capability to provide these products and services are invited to submit a capabilities statement. The statement shall not exceed five (5) pages and must include the following information:
1. Company Profile: Company name, address, point of contact (name, email, and phone number), UEI number, and CAGE code.
2. Business Size Status: A statement of your company's business size (e.g., Small Business, Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), 8(a), HUBZone) under the specified NAICS 541519.
3. Capability Narrative: A brief narrative demonstrating your company's technical ability to provide the required items. If proposing an "or equal" solution, you must include technical documentation proving your product is equivalent to or exceeds the salient characteristics of the brand-name items listed.
4. Authorization: Evidence of status as an authorized reseller/distributor for the proposed products.
5. Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR): Respondents shall indicate whether they are the manufacturer or a non-manufacturer. If a non-manufacturer of a large business's products, state your approach to NMR compliance (e.g., an existing SBA class waiver applies, intent to request an individual waiver).
6. Contract Vehicles: A list of any existing government-wide acquisition contracts (GWACs), GSA Schedules, or other Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts through which these items may be procured.
5. Submission and Point of Contact All responses to this Sources Sought Notice must be submitted electronically via email to the primary point of contact below by the specified due date.
• Primary POC: Natasha M. Spratt, Contracting Specialist
• Email: natasha.m.spratt2civ@army.mil
• Phone: 208-272-4671
Located:
USPFO ID P&C
3489 WEST HARVARD STREET
BOISE ID 83705-6512
Again, this is not a request for quotation. The Government will use the information submitted to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a potential future requirement, including whether a 100% Small Business set-aside is feasible.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sources Sought IDARNG CNC Software.pdf | ||
| updatedI.A.02. PWS and PRS CNC SOFTWARE CSMSv2.pdf |
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