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This solicitation is for innovative commercial solutions for self-propelled howitzer systems. The process involves multiple phases: submission of solution briefs, presentations (if applicable), and a request for a commercial solution proposal (CSP). Evaluation criteria are based on responsiveness to the Area of Interest (AOI), technical merit, and funding availability. Companies must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the prescribed government invoicing system. The Procurement Integrity Act (PIA) applies to this solicitation. Specific AOIs will be posted separately.

This statement of work outlines the requirements for a contract to provide bent tube manufacturing services to the Department of Army. Specific tube requirements, quality control procedures (including 100% inspection of critical dimensions and features, NDT as specified, traceability, and first article inspection), deliverables (first article pieces, production quantity, and documentation packages), pricing (firm fixed price quote broken down by part number and quantity), and availability (lead time for delivery) are detailed. Review of Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) procurement history indicates a preferred vendor (Troy Tube Manufacturing Company). All offerors must demonstrate the capability to meet the quality and delivery requirements. The notice is part of market research to determine vendor capabilities; vendors are not required to provide a quote. Interested vendors must be active in the joint certification program.

This procurement is a new requirement for ansys software as a service (SaaS) to synchronize precision effects and precision fires in all domains against adversary anti-access area denial (A2AD) networks. The software is required to build and map effects in the electromagnetic spectrum, including real-time tracking, terrain mapping, and electro-optical infrared modeling. The software is critical to build and prepare the multidomain common operating picture and provide analysis of effects within the theater. The software is a firm-fixed-price delivery order via a GSA FSS contract. FY25 OM funds will be utilized. Market research determined that only AGI can provide this product, as no other distributors or resellers exist. The ansys stk is the only manufacturer that meets all requirements. The anticipated cost is fair and reasonable based on a comparison of published catalog pricing from the GSA FSS, as well as historical pricing. The contracting officer will document the actions taken to ensure that the requirements of USAREUR are being met, including any changes to the requirements or the contractor's performance. The contracting officer will ensure that the contractor's performance is monitored and evaluated to ensure that the ansys stk software is meeting the requirements of USAREUR. The contracting officer will consider competing future requirements for similar software and services, if feasible, to promote competition and ensure that the government is receiving the best value for its dollars. The contracting officer will review and update the market research conducted to identify potential alternative sources for the ansys stk software, if any, to ensure that the government's needs are being met in a fair and reasonable manner. The contracting officer will document any changes to the requirements or the contractor's performance in the contract file and update the justification as necessary to reflect any changes. The contracting officer will ensure that the ordering activity receives the best value for its dollars by considering factors such as price, delivery, and past performance when placing orders under the contract. The contracting officer will comply with the requirements of FAR **** by documenting the rationale for using the federal supply schedule contract, including a determination that the order represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative to meet the government's needs.