EXata+Cyber

This contract is a sole-source procurement under FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) for the EXata+Cyber software license key from Keysight Technologies Inc., the only vendor capable of providing the essential software maintenance and support required for the Tactical Engagement Network Simulator (TENS) environment used in a classified setting. The acquisition is justified as a brand-name purchase due to the proprietary nature of the software and its critical integration with existing systems at the Aviation & Missile Center in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, with no viable alternatives identified through market research. The contract includes the renewal of five licensed software components: EXata Plus Network Emulation Software, Cyber Library, Federation Interfaces Library, Joint Network Emulator Library, and TIREM Propagation Interface, all delivered electronically with specific subscription and host identifiers to ensure proper activation and compatibility. The period of performance runs from August 25, 2026, through August 24, 2027, with no option periods or extensions defined. The solicitation, identified as PANRSA26P0000036199, was posted on May 11, 2026, with a response deadline of August 24, 2026, though no competitive solicitation documents were issued due to the sole-source nature of the acquisition. No pricing data, contract value, or payment details are disclosed, and the transaction falls under NAICS code 513210 with no set-aside provisions applied. Deliverables are to be received at Building 5400, Jungerman Road, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, with no physical packaging, labeling, or shipping requirements due to the digital delivery format. The government assumes all risk and cost associated with responding to the notice, and phone inquiries are prohibited. Although no formal evaluation factors, inspection criteria, or contracting officer details are provided, internal certifications confirm the justification meets FAR 6.302-1 requirements for other than full and open competition. No representations from the vendor regarding small business status, UEI, or socioeconomic status are required or documented, and no clauses related to COR, COTR, invoicing systems, or security clearances are formally specified, despite the classified operational environment.