SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS / REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Location: Idaho
Posted: Apr 22, 2026
Due: May 6, 2026
Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Type of Government: Federal
Category:
  • 70 - General Purpose Information Technology Equipment (including software).
Solicitation No: W912J726SS0001
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SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS / REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
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Contract Opportunity
Notice ID
W912J726SS0001
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Department/Ind. Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier
DEPT OF THE ARMY
Major Command
NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU
Sub Command
JFHQ USPFO ID
Sub Command 2
USPFO ID PROCUREMENT
Office
W7M5 USPFO ACTIVITY ID ARNG
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Apr 22, 2026 08:55 am MDT
  • Original Response Date: May 06, 2026 04:00 pm MDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
  • Original Inactive Date: May 21, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • Product Service Code:
  • NAICS Code:
    • 541519 - Other Computer Related Services
  • Place of Performance:
    Boise , ID 83705
    USA
Description

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS / REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

For Fusion 360 or Solid Works or Equal Software, Maintenance, and Training

1. Notice Information

• Title: Sources Sought for Brand Name or Equal Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software

Licenses, Maintenance, and Training

• NAICS Code: 541519 – Software Publishers (Small Business Size Standard: $34 million)

• Response Due Date: 28 April 2026, 4:00 Mountain Standard Time

• Issuing Contracting Office: IDARNG USPFO Purchasing and Contracting Office

2. Description

This is a Sources Sought synopsis issued for market research purposes only in accordance with

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10. The IDARNG is seeking to identify responsible

Business concerns capable of providing the commercial brand name or equal software products,

maintenance, and training detailed in the attached PWS.

This notice does not constitute a Request for Quotation (RFQ) or a promise to issue an RFQ in the

future. The Government is not seeking proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited

proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or

administrative costs incurred in response to this synopsis; all costs associated with responding

will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this notice does not preclude

participation in any future RFQ, if one is issued.

3. Background & Requirement

The Government requires a complete Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software solution to support

its fabrication and machining operations that utilize Phillips Haas CNC machine:

• Hass VF-4SS CNC Mill 4-axis machine

The solution must have ability to integrate with the existing MasterCam CAD environment to

generate, verify, and output machine toolpaths for various CNC milling applications. The

requirement includes new software, (1) perpetual license, annual maintenance/software support, and

associated training for up to 7 participants.

The Government has identified products from Fusion 360 or Solid Works as meeting their needs. The

acquisition will be conducted on a Brand Name or Equal basis. The required

items and their salient characteristics are as follows:





CLIN Qty Description

(Brand Name or Equal)



Salient Characteristics





CLIN 0001 QTY: 1 Description (Brand Name or Equal):Software Milling Professional Bundle Support- Milling Professional Support for 12 Months



CLIN 0002 QTY: 1 Description (Brand Name or Equal): Add 4 Axis Milling to bundle



CLIN 0003 QTY: 1 Description (Brand Name or Equal): Software 4 Axis Milling Bundle Add-On Support-Software 4 Axis Milling Support for 12 Months



CLIN 0004 QTY: 1 Description (Brand Name or Equal): Post Processor Level Ill 4 Axis indexing and Simultaneous (No right angle heads).4 Axis Modules. Haas VF with rotatory retrofit. POC micah.d.rissler.mil@army.mil





CLIN 0005 QTY: 1 Description (Brand Name or Equal): Instructor-led software Mill & Training up to 7 students



CLIN 0006 QTY: 1 Description (Brand Name or Equal):Post Level Ill Subscription Service-Must provide technical support, software updates, and bug fixes for all furnished licenses. Update software Product to current version. Software CAM Custom Post Processor 12- month comprehensive support.





CLIN 0007 QTY: 1 Description (Brand Name or Equal): Perpetual Milling License- Includes: 3 Axis Milling w/ Undercutting, 4/5 Axis Indexing, Turning, Mill-turn, 2.5 Axis VoluMill, Sub-Spindle, Rotary Milling, and Cimco Editor/DNC





All items must be delivered electronically or FOB Destination to Boise, ID 83705 within 30 days of

award.





4. Submission Instructions for Interested Parties

Interested parties who believe they have the capability to provide these products and

services are invited to submit a capabilities statement. The statement shall not exceed five

(5) pages and must include the following information:

1. Company Profile: Company name, address, point of contact (name, email, and phone number), UEI

number, and CAGE code.

2. Business Size Status: A statement of your company's business size (e.g., Small Business,

Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), 8(a),

HUBZone) under the specified NAICS 541519.

3. Capability Narrative: A brief narrative demonstrating your company's technical ability to

provide the required items. If proposing an "or equal" solution, you must include technical

documentation proving your product is equivalent to or exceeds the salient characteristics of the

brand-name items listed.

4. Authorization: Evidence of status as an authorized reseller/distributor for the proposed

products.

5. Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR): Respondents shall indicate whether they are the manufacturer or a

non-manufacturer. If a non-manufacturer of a large business's products, state your approach to NMR

compliance (e.g., an existing SBA class waiver applies, intent to request an individual waiver).

6. Contract Vehicles: A list of any existing government-wide acquisition contracts (GWACs), GSA

Schedules, or other Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts through which these

items may be procured.

5. Submission and Point of Contact

All responses to this Sources Sought Notice must be submitted electronically via email to

the primary point of contact below by the specified due date.

• Primary POC: Natasha M. Spratt, Contracting Specialist

• Email: natasha.m.spratt2civ@army.mil

• Phone: 208-272-4671





Located:

USPFO ID P&C



3489 WEST HARVARD STREET

BOISE ID 83705-6512





Again, this is not a request for quotation. The Government will use the information submitted to

determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a potential future

requirement, including whether a 100% Small Business set-aside is feasible.


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Contact Information
Contracting Office Address
  • KO FOR IDARNG DO NOT DELETE 3489 W HARVARD ST BLDG 564
  • BOISE , ID 83705-6512
  • USA
Primary Point of Contact
Secondary Point of Contact


History
  • Apr 22, 2026 08:55 am MDTSources Sought (Original)
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