Anticipated Sole Source Award for to Ansys Government Initiatives

PresolicitationNo Set AsideActive

Key Takeaways

  • Set-aside for No Set Aside businesses
  • Work to be performed in EDWARDS AFB, CA
  • Industry: Software Publishers
  • Advance notice of upcoming solicitation

Contract Details

Notice ID
FA930226R0002
Opportunity Type
Presolicitation
Sub-Agency
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Office
FA9302 AFTC PZZ
Posted Date
Monday, March 9, 2026
Response Deadline
Monday, March 16, 2026
PSC Code
7A20
Set-Aside
No Set Aside
Place of Performance
EDWARDS AFB, CA, 93524-1185
Status
Active

Description

The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) intends to award a sole source contract to Ansys Government Initiatives, LLC (AGI) for the continued provision of advanced modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) software, comprehensive maintenance, and engineering services allowing the Test Center to enhance core test and evaluation capabilities for complex weapon systems ensuring operational continuity within its legacy AGI software environment. The anticipated contract will be a firm-fixed price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for software licenses and ancillary engineering services with an anticipated award date of 21 May 2026. The statutory authority which permits other than full and open competition for this acquisition is 10 United States Code (USC) 3204(a)(1), as im

Why This Opportunity Matters

The Department of DEFENSE is actively seeking qualified contractors for software publishers with a set-aside for No Set Aside businesses in EDWARDS AFB, CA. This set-aside designation means eligible businesses face reduced competition from larger firms.