Intent to Award Sole Source Altair Hyperworks
Updated
Special Notice from the Department of the Air Force, for work in Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio. Due Nov 7, 2026, 12:00 AM (UTC-5), 4 days left.
| Agency | Department of the Air Force |
|---|---|
| Office | FA2396 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl Pzle |
| Notice type | Special Notice |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Other Computer Related Services (541519) |
| Product or service code | 7A21 |
| Place of performance | Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio |
| Posted | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 7, 2026, 12:00 AM (UTC-5) (4 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
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Description
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE The United States Air Force (the Government) intends to issue a Firm-Fixed-Price order to a single source, Altair, on or about 07 November 2026. The period of performance (PoP) shall be 12 months after receipt of award. PSC: 7A21 NAICS: 541519 Size Standard: $34M Software name: HyperWorks Supplier name: Altair Product description: The Systems Technology Office (AFRL/STO) currently has a new requirement to purchase renewal of Altair - HyperWorks software.
This requirement will be awarded as a new firm fixed price (FFP) contract. The requested period of performance will start upon delivery and run 365 days. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations.
However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the Government. The Government will consider responses received within 5 days of issuance of this notice. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a full and open competitive procurement or a small business set aside competitive procurement.
The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this announcement. If the Government decides to compete this requirement, a synopsis shall be issued utilizing the combined synopsis/solicitation procedure identified in FAR 12.603. If this effort becomes a Small Business Set-Aside, FAR 52.219-14, Limitation on Subcontracting, will apply.
Therefore, small businesses that want to be considered for a small business set-aside should demonstrate how they intend to comply. A determination not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Contractors should be aware of the following information: Contractors must include the following information: Points of contact, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers.
Identification as a large U.S. business, a small U.S. business, or a foreign business. Please note that size indicated should be based on the NAICS code for this effort listed above. Identification of any other socioeconomic status including: Women-Owned Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Small Business, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran Owned Small Business or HUBZone.
Company CAGE Code or DUNS Number. In your response, you must address how your product meets the product characteristics specified above. Submitted information shall be UNCLASSIFIED.
Responses are limited to 10 pages in a Microsoft Word compatible format. Responses should be emailed to Ja’Quan Dangerfield at [email protected] no later than 07 November 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Any questions should be directed to Ja’Quan Dangerfield through email.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE The United States Air Force (the Government) intends to issue a Firm-Fixed-Price order to a single source, Altair, on or about 07 November 2026. The period of performance (PoP) shall be 12 months after receipt of award. PSC: 7A21 NAICS: 541519 Size Standard: $34M Software name: HyperWorks Supplier name: Altair Product description: The Systems Technology Office (AFRL/STO) currently has a new requirement to purchase renewal of Altair - HyperWorks software.
This requirement will be awarded as a new firm fixed price (FFP) contract. The requested period of performance will start upon delivery and run 365 days. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations.
However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the Government. The Government will consider responses received within 5 days of issuance of this notice. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a full and open competitive procurement or a small business set aside competitive procurement.
The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this announcement. If the Government decides to compete this requirement, a synopsis shall be issued utilizing the combined synopsis/solicitation procedure identified in FAR 12.603. If this effort becomes a Small Business Set-Aside, FAR 52.219-14, Limitation on Subcontracting, will apply.
Therefore, small businesses that want to be considered for a small business set-aside should demonstrate how they intend to comply. A determination not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Contractors should be aware of the following information: Contractors must include the following information: Points of contact, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers.
Identification as a large U.S. business, a small U.S. business, or a foreign business. Please note that size indicated should be based on the NAICS code for this effort listed above. Identification of any other socioeconomic status including: Women-Owned Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Small Business, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran Owned Small Business or HUBZone.
Company CAGE Code or DUNS Number. In your response, you must address how your product meets the product characteristics specified above. Submitted information shall be UNCLASSIFIED.
Responses are limited to 10 pages in a Microsoft Word compatible format. Responses should be emailed to Ja’Quan Dangerfield at [email protected] no later than 07 November 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Any questions should be directed to Ja’Quan Dangerfield through email.
Contracting contact
- Ja'Quan Dangerfield · [email protected]
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 541519, a business counts as small if it has no more than $34.0 million in average annual receipts (SBA size standard). This notice is not set aside, but the size decides your small business status on it. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
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