Opportunity
SAM #N6893626SIMACQDOAH100E0AH1000389
VAPS Software Renewal Sole Source Notice for Naval Air Warfare Center
Buyer
Naval Air Warfare Center
Posted
August 25, 2026
Respond By
September 01, 2026
Identifier
N6893626SIMACQDOAH100E0AH1000389
NAICS
541511, 513210
This opportunity is for the renewal of VAPS software at the Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense - Department of the Navy - NAVAIR NAWC WD (Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division) - OEMs and Vendors: - PACE American Inc. (sole source provider) - Products/Services Requested: - VAPS Software Renewal - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractor must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) for access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Export Controlled Information - Active registration in SAM.gov required - Access to CUI limited to a single point of contact per CAGE code, who must be listed as Data Custodian on DD 2345 and approved by Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) - Sole source justification: Only PACE American Inc. can provide maintenance for the existing software programs
Description
THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE, NOT A REQUEST FOR A QUOTE (RFQ). A RFQ WILL NOT BE ISSUED AND QUOTES WILL NOT BE REQUESTED.
In accordance with FAR 6.103.1, the Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, intends to award a firm fixed price contract on a sole source basis for:
1) VAPS Software Renewal
To: PACE American Inc., 12003 Mukilteo Speedway, Suite 102, Mukilteo, WA. 98275 as the only OEM able to provide maintenance on existing programs.
THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES; no solicitation or RFQ will be forthcoming. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than 9/1/2026 at 9:00 A.M. PST. The written response shall reference solicitation number N6893626SIMACQDOAH100E0AH1000389 and must provide a clear and concise capability statement to show the ability to perform the required work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability and schedule. Written responses to this notice shall be submitted to email: beth.exzabe.civ@us.navy.mil
All vendors must be registered at https://sam.gov/ prior to submitting quotes. It is recommended that all interested parties be aware that processing this additional information may take at least 10-15 days and are proactive in maintaining the SAM registrations in an 'Active' status as the government cannot award an entity without an 'Active' SAM registration.
Contractors must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) in order to access Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Export Controlled Information. Access to CUI is limited, to a single point of contact (POC) per CAGE code, who is listed as the Data Custodian on the DD 2345 and approved by Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The DD 2345 must be approved prior to requesting access to CUI in SAM.gov. Contractors are responsible for coordinating with their CAGE code’s Data Custodian POC to request access to CUI. For additional information, visit the DLA website for the Joint Certification Program: https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/.