Sole Source Notice of Intent - Circadence RangeGPT and Range Conductor

The U.S. Department of Defense, through the IT Contracting Division - PL83 at Scott AFB, Illinois, intends to award a sole-source contract to Circadence Corporation for the procurement of RangeGPT and Range Conductor, an AI-powered, cloud-based cyber range design tool. This acquisition is justified under 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.103-1(c)(2), as Circadence is the only responsible source capable of delivering the required capabilities, which include automated end-to-end cyber training environment creation, scenario generation, risk integration, and reduced personnel burden through a graphical user interface. The contract, identified by solicitation number 832674562 and contract number HC102826P007, is structured as a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) award with a 30-day performance period from March 2, 2026, to April 1, 2026, and performance will occur at St. James, Maryland. No solicitation will be posted to SAM.gov, and no competing proposals will be accepted, with the sole purpose of this notice being public disclosure of the intent to award without competition. The contract relies on a detailed capability statement from Circadence to establish technical responsibility, though associated preparation costs are not reimbursable. No pricing details, line items, or estimated contract value are provided in the documentation, reflecting the non-competitive nature of the acquisition. The contracting office, not identified as a specific Procuring Contracting Officer but administratively supported by Amanda Thole and Danni Schwend, will oversee inspection and acceptance through the Defense Information Systems Agency. The NAICS code 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) is used for size status determination, and Circadence is classified as a large business with no socioeconomic certifications. Digital delivery via a cloud platform is anticipated, with no physical shipping or packaging requirements applicable. The notice requires written responses by May 10, 2026, to be submitted via email to designated points of contact, with no formal submission formats, page limits, or electronic portals specified. Standard contract clauses, evaluation factors, inspection criteria, and special requirements such as security clearances, options, or OCI provisions are not detailed, consistent with the streamlined nature of a sole-source procurement governed by statutory exception.