Active Solicitation · DEPT OF DEFENSE

    SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS / REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

    Sol. W912J726SS0001Sources SoughtSet-aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)BOISE, ID
    Open · 13d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    13
    closes May 6, 2026
    POSTED
    Apr 22, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    541519
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Department of the Army is seeking information on vendors capable of providing Computer-Aided Manufacturing software, including licenses, maintenance, and training. This Sources Sought notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a request for proposals. Interested parties should submit a capabilities statement by April 28, 2026.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    W912J726SS0001
    Notice Type
    Sources Sought
    Set-Aside
    Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
    Posted Date
    April 22, 2026
    Response Deadline
    May 6, 2026
    NAICS Code
    541519AI guide
    Primary Contact
    Natasha M. Spratt
    City
    BOISE
    State
    ID
    ZIP Code
    83705-6512
    AI Product/Service
    both

    Description

    SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS / REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
    For Fusion 360 or Solid Works 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: 28 April 2026, 4:00 Mountain Standard Time
    •  Issuing Contracting Office: IDARNG USPFO Purchasing and Contracting Office
    2. Description
    This 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 & Requirement
    The Government requires a complete Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software solution to support 
    its fabrication and machining operations that utilize Phillips Haas CNC machine:
    •  Hass VF-4SS CNC Mill 4-axis machine
    The solution must have ability to integrate with the existing MasterCam CAD environment to 
    generate, verify, and output machine toolpaths for various CNC milling applications. The 
    requirement includes new software, (1) perpetual license, annual maintenance/software support, and 
    associated training for up to 7 participants.
    The Government has identified products from Fusion 360 or Solid Works 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 Qty Description
    (Brand Name or Equal)

    Salient Characteristics


    CLIN 0001  QTY: 1  Description (Brand Name or Equal):Software Milling Professional Bundle Support- Milling Professional Support for 12 Months 

    CLIN 0002  QTY: 1  Description (Brand Name or Equal): Add 4 Axis Milling to bundle

    CLIN 0003  QTY: 1  Description (Brand Name or Equal):   Software 4 Axis Milling Bundle Add-On Support-Software 4 Axis Milling Support for 12 Months 

    CLIN 0004  QTY: 1  Description (Brand Name or Equal): Post Processor Level Ill 4 Axis indexing and Simultaneous (No right angle heads).4 Axis Modules. Haas VF with rotatory retrofit. POC micah.d.rissler.mil@army.mil


    CLIN 0005  QTY: 1  Description (Brand Name or Equal):  Instructor-led software Mill & Training up to 7 students 

    CLIN 0006  QTY: 1  Description (Brand Name or Equal):Post Level Ill Subscription Service-Must provide technical support, software updates, and bug fixes for all furnished licenses. Update software Product to current version. Software CAM Custom Post Processor 12- month comprehensive support. 


    CLIN 0007  QTY: 1  Description (Brand Name or Equal): Perpetual Milling License- Includes: 3 Axis Milling w/ Undercutting, 4/5 Axis Indexing, Turning, Mill-turn, 2.5 Axis VoluMill, Sub-Spindle, Rotary Milling, and Cimco Editor/DNC


    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.
     

    Key dates

    1. April 22, 2026Posted Date
    2. May 6, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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