Notice of Intent to Sole Source - USAF Membership in Model-Based Design & Engineering Standards Bodies

The United States Air Force (USAF) intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price purchase order under the authority of FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), to EDM Council, Inc. The requirement is for USAF membership in international standards bodies developing and maintaining computer industry specifications. This membership is directly relevant to model-based design and engineering approaches used to design, develop, acquire, and sustain USAF assets. The anticipated period of performance includes a 12-month base period and four (4) 12-month option periods. Justification for Sole Source: EDM Council, Inc. is the only provider of this specific Standards Development Organization (SDO) membership and is the only open standards organization that provides the distinct softwa