PAWS Software

The U.S. Marine Corps Logistics Command, under the Department of Defense, has awarded a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract for the annual acquisition of the Personal Atlas Workstation (PAWS) software from Astronics Test Systems, Inc., identified by CAGE code 21793. This procurement, conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold and governed by FAR Part 12 and Part 13, is justified due to the exclusive proprietary ownership and control of the PAWS software source code by the contractor, with no alternative vendors capable of delivering equivalent functionality or support for the Marine Corps’ AN/USM-717(V)1 Automatic Test Equipment systems. The contract, solicited under number M67004-26-Q-0030 and posted on June 5, 2026, has an estimated value capped at the statutory SAT limit of $270,000, though no exact pricing is disclosed. Performance and delivery are centered at the Marine Corps Logistics Command facility in Albany, Georgia, with government acceptance to occur at that location. The acquisition includes delivery and ongoing support of the PAWS runtime environment and associated Test Program Sets, with the contractor uniquely authorized to provide maintenance, updates, and access to escrowed source code, ensuring uninterrupted operations in Fleet Maintenance Facilities. No competitive evaluation was conducted, and no formal evaluation factors, weights, or risk ratings apply, as the award was based solely on the absence of other responsible sources. The contract contains no options, extensions, or incremental funding mechanisms and is structured as a single purchase order with no specified period of performance beyond the annual basis. Packaging, marking, FOB terms, and specific invoicing procedures are not detailed in available documentation, though invoicing is expected through standard DoD systems like WAWF or IPP. The primary point of contact is Sgt Malik Jones-Pierre, with additional oversight from Contracting Officer Alexander Jason Carl and Technical Certifier Patricia Kay Rowland. The contractor holds no certified socioeconomic status, and no security clearance or organizational conflict of interest provisions are required. The procurement adheres to commercial item acquisition principles under FAR 12.102, with all contractual obligations tied to the proprietary nature of the software and the contractor’s exclusive rights to support it, ensuring system continuity without reliance on competitive sourcing.