PAWS Software Subscription

The Government has issued a sole-source award notice for the PAWS Software Subscription under solicitation number M6700426Q0030, exclusively to Astronics Test Systems, Inc. This acquisition, conducted under FAR Part 12 for commercial items and justified under FAR Part 13.5, is based on the proprietary nature of the Personal Atlas Workstation (PAWS) software, which is critical to maintaining Automatic Test Equipment used by the Marine Depot Maintenance Command in Albany, Georgia. Astronics Test Systems is the only responsible source capable of providing support due to exclusive licensing rights, restrictive data rights, and the fact that the software source code is held in escrow by the company, making competition impractical. The contract is a firm-fixed-price arrangement for a single annual subscription covering ongoing maintenance, updates, and technical support, with no option periods or alternative vendors identified. The place of performance is Albany, Georgia, and the primary point of contact for administrative inquiries is Sgt Malik Jones-Pierre, while the Contracting Officer, Alexander Jason Carl, and probable COTR Patricia Kay Rowland oversee technical and contractual compliance. The NAICS code 513210 classifies this as a software publisher acquisition, and while the total contract value remains undisclosed, it falls under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. No competitive evaluation factors, pricing details, packaging instructions, inspection criteria, or socioeconomic certifications are specified, as the procurement relies entirely on the uniqueness of the software and its proprietary architecture. The Justification and Approval document and Notice of Intent confirm the legal basis for non-competitive award, and no other clauses, standards, or special requirements beyond software rights and escrow arrangements are detailed in the provided materials.