Sources Sought ANARK Software Liceneses, Maintenance and Support Services

SOURCES SOUGHT: ANARK Sole Source Software Procurement

Notice Type: Sources Sought / Intent to Sole Source
Title: Anark Software Licenses / Maintenance
NAICS Code: 541519 - Other Computer Related Services
PSC Code: DA10 - IT and Telecom - Business Application/Application Development Software as a Service
Response Due Date: 27 July 2026 at 12:00 PM EST

1.  INTRODUCTION

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC), Patuxent River, Maryland, has a requirement and intends to procure annual Anark Software licenses, maintenance, and support services for the Aviation Product Lifecycle Management (AvPLM) Digital Thread User Program spanning COMFRC user sites.  In addition to maintenance and support services for software, the Government requires an option to procure enhanced support services, to support NAVAIR with configuring the Anark Publish software for Computer-Aided-Design (CAD) tools, as well as supporting and extending the Anark Publish software with AvPLM.

The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.103-1(b), as there is only one Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) capable of providing this specific proprietary software, and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

Intended Source:
Anark Corporation
4775 Walnut Street, Suite 200
Boulder, CO 80301
[OEM CAGE Code: 3C0A3/UEI: FVA5A7JJYXM7]

Contract Type: The Government anticipates awarding a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract.
Estimated Value: $441,000.00

For more detailed information regarding this requirement please email Contract Specialist, Melissa M. Walker, melissa.m.walker43.civ@us.navy.mil, with company Cage Code and access will be granted to the following via DoD Safe:

1. Draft Statement of Work (SOW) Attachment 1

The following dates are anticipated time frames associated with this requirement:

1. Estimated RFQ release August 2026
2. Estimated Award Date 4 September 2026
3. Period of Performance (POP) 16 September 2026 through 15 September 2031

1.  DISCLAIMER

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.  IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT.  RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.  NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.  ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTION

The contractor shall provide the following:

Anark Workstation Enterprise (FLOATING LICENSE SUBSCRIPTION)

Anark Adapter: CREO (FLOATING LICENSE SUBSCRIPTION)

Anark Adapter: INVENTOR (FLOATING LICENSE SUBSCRIPTION)

Anark Adapter: SOLIDWORKS (FLOATING LICENSE SUBSCRIPTION)

Anark Publish Server (PER INSTANCE LICENSE SUBSCRIPTION)

Anark Adapter: CREO (SERVER LICENSE SUBSCRIPTION)

Anark Adapter: INVENTOR (SERVER LICENSE SUBSCRIPTION)

Anark Adapter: SOLIDWORKS (SERVER LICENSE SUBSCRIPTION)

Anark Adapter: NX (SERVER LICENSE SUBSCRIPTION)

Anark Publish Server (NON-PRODUCTION SERVER LICENSE SUBSCRIPTION)

Anark Adapter: CREO (NON-PRODUCTION SERVER LICENSE SUBSCRIPTION)

Anark Adapter: INVENTOR (NON-PRODUCTION SERVER LICENSE SUBSCRIPTION)

Anark Adapter: SOLIDWORKS (NON-PRODUCTION SERVER LICENSE SUBSCRIPTION)

Anark Adapter: NX (NON-PRODUCTION SERVER LICENSE SUBSCRIPTION)

Anark PDM Reference Integration Subscription: Windchill (SUBSCRIPTION LICENSE)

Anark PDM Reference Integration Subscription: Teamcenter (SUBSCRIPTION LICENSE)

Anark SDK (PER DEVELOPER TEAM LICENSE SUBSCRIPTION)

ANARK PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (FIXED PRICE HOURLY RATE)
Anark Enhanced Support Services (ESS) to support NAVAIR on assorted technical operational topics) - This Item is Optional

Proof of Authorized Reseller Status: If the responding company is not the OEM, a letter or official documentation from the OEM confirming the respondent is an authorized reseller capable of providing the required software licenses and support to the Federal Government.   

ELIGIBILITY

a.          The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 541519, Other Computer Related Services with a Small Business Size Standard of $34.0M. 

b.          The Product Service Code is DA10 - IT and Telecom – Business Application/Application Development Software as a Service

c.           Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to respond; however, each respondent must clearly identify their business size in their capabilities statement.

 SUBMISSION DETAILS

Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Although the Government intends to sole source this requirement, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency if received by the response deadline.

Any vendor who believes they can meet this requirement as outlined in paragraph 3.0 must submit a brief capability statement that adheres to the following instructions:

1. Page Limit and Format: Five (5) 8.5 X 11inch pages in Times New Roman font of not less than 10 points demonstrating their ability to provide the exact requested software.
2. Document Type: Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF.
3. Delivery: Submission via email to Melissa M. Walker melissa.m.walker43.civ@us.navy.mil Please include "Sources Sought Response: Anark Software Licenses" in the email subject line.
4. Response date: Responses are due by 12:00PM EST on 27 July 2026.
5. Classified Information: No classified information shall be submitted in response to this Sources Sought.
6. Phone Calls: No phone calls will be accepted.
7. All questions must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, Melissa M. Walker at melissa.m.walker43.civ@us.navy.mil.
8. Company Address, Company Business Size, and Points of Contact (POC), including names, phone numbers, and email addresses.
9. All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government.
10. Any information or materials provided in response to this Sources Sought Notice will not be returned. The Government is not committed nor obligated to pay for the information provided, and no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this Sources Sought Notice.