SAM #W15QKN26QA087

Army Procurement of Wind River VxWorks Software Licenses and Support

This procurement opportunity is for Wind River VxWorks software licenses and support for the U.S. Army's remote weapons technology systems. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM), Armaments Center (AC) - Contracting managed by Army Contracting Command – New Jersey (ACC-NJ) - OEM Highlight: - Wind River Systems is the required OEM for VxWorks software (versions 6.9 and 7.0) - Vendors/Resellers: - USI Electronics (a division of Avnet Inc.) - Wildflower International, LTD - Products/Services Requested: - VxWorks 6.9 and 7.0 software licenses - Software maintenance and technical support for VxWorks 6.9 and 7.0 - No specific quantities or part numbers provided in public documents - Unique Requirements: - Brand name restriction to Wind River due to proprietary licensing and technical integration risks - Only authorized resellers may compete - Supports organic capability for Army remote weapons technology systems - Place of Performance: - Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey - Period of Performance: - 12-month Firm Fixed Price contract (January to December, annual renewal history)

Description

The United States Army Contracting Command – New Jersey, on behalf of the Combat Capabilities Development Command – Armaments Center (DEVCOM AC), hereby announces its intent to solicit a 12-month Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order for Wind River VxWorks versions 6.9 and 7.0 Software Licenses and Software Maintenance Support. This procurement will be competed exclusively between two authorized resellers operating under U.S. Government contracts: USI Electronics (a division of Avnet Inc.) and Wildflower International, LTD.

This procurement action includes a brand name restriction. The limitation of competition is justified in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), which permits such restrictions for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) due to factors including sole source availability, urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand names, or industrial mobilization requirements. A redacted copy of the justification is attached for reference.

Please note, this notice of intent does not constitute a solicitation or request for competitive proposals. For any questions or further information, please contact Mr. Stevenson J. Vilus at stevenson.j.vilus.civ@army.mil.

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