Delta 8 10 SOPS IBM ClearCase/ClearQuest License Renewal

The contract concerns the annual renewal of IBM ClearCase and ClearQuest software licenses to support mission-critical satellite operations under DELTA 8/10 SOPS for the Department of Defense. The procurement is a sole-source acquisition justified under FAR 13.101(b) due to the proprietary nature of IBM’s tools, which are essential for configuration management, source code control, and change proposal processing on FLTSATCOM, UFO, and MUOS satellite systems. No commercially available alternatives meet the specific technical and operational requirements, necessitating continuation with the existing IBM platform. The contract is structured as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541519, requiring the awardee to qualify as a small business with average annual receipts under $16.5 million. The place of performance is in Delaware, while the contracting office is located at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado. The solicitation number is FA255026F0022, issued on June 4, 2026, with approval signed on May 27, 2026. Deliverables include floating-user annual renewals for ClearCase (E0131LL), Change Management Solution (E012XLL), and ClearQuest (E0130LL), all digital licenses with no physical delivery or packaging requirements. No pricing, quantities, or contract value details are provided, and no formal evaluation factors, inspection criteria, or special requirements such as security clearances or key personnel designations are documented. The point of contact is Cheri Kuzio, and no payment, invoicing, or contract administration specifics beyond the agency code FA2550 are included.