Notice of Intent to Sole Source – ANARK Software Licenses, Maintenance, and Support
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The Department of Defense, through the Fleet Readiness Center, intends to award a sole source, Firm-Fixed-Price contract to Anark Corporation for software licenses, maintenance, and support services. This procurement supports the Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers Digital Group Aviation Product Lifecycle Management program, specifically enabling the generation of 3D PDF files from CAD models such as CREO, INVENTOR, SOLIDWORKS, and NX. The scope includes subscriptions for Anark Core Server and Workstation applications, PDM integrations for Windchill and Teamcenter, and an optional component for professional engineering support and enhanced services to assist with AvPLM integration. The anticipated contract value is 441,000 dollars, with a five-year period of performance running from September 16, 2026, to September 15, 2031. The award is justified under FAR 6.103-1(b) because Anark Corporation is the only Original Equipment Manufacturer capable of providing this proprietary software. The place of performance is located in St James, Maryland, and the procurement is classified under NAICS code 541519 and PSC DA10. While the government is pursuing a sole source award, it has requested capability statements from responsible sources to determine if competitive procurement is viable.
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Notice of Intent to Sole Source – ANARK Software Licenses, Maintenance, and Support
****Extended until 9/15/2026 12pm EST
The Government intends to solicit and award, on a sole source basis, a Firm-Fixed-Price contract to Anark Corporation, 4775 Walnut Street, Suite 200, Boulder, CO 80301, for ANARK software licenses, maintenance, and support services in support of the Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC), Digital Group, Aviation Product Lifecycle Management (AvPLM) program. This requirement includes software maintenance and engineering support for Anark Core Server (ACS) and Anark Core Workstation (ACW) applications used in the AvPLM environment, as well as support for generating 3D Portable Document Format (PDF) files from Computer Aided Design (CAD) models and associated data files. The requirement also includes an option for professional service hours to support AvPLM integration activities related to ANARK tools and enhanced support services for configuring and extending Anark Publish within the AvPLM environment. Anark Corporation is the only known Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) capable of providing this proprietary software and associated support, and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Award is expected NLT 15 September 2026.
THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement for consideration by the agency. Capability statements shall be limited to five (5) pages, 8.5 x 11 inches, in Times New Roman font no smaller than 10-point and must be submitted in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. Responses are due no later than 5:00 PM EST, Thursday, 3 September 2026. No classified information shall be submitted. No phone calls will be accepted. All responsible sources must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the following website: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. ****Extended until 9/15/2026 12pm EST
Questions and capability statements shall be submitted via email to melissa.m.walker43.civ@us.navy.mil or alternate point of contact meghan.e.huett.civ@us.navy.mil If a responding vendor is not the OEM, the response must include proof of authorized reseller status from the OEM. The applicable NAICS code is 541519 and the PSC is DA10. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not pay for any information received.
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