Combined Synopsis/SolicitationPosted Jul 29, 2026·Responses due Aug 6, 2026

ASTi Software & IA Maintenance Subscription

Air Force and Space Force · FA9302 AFTC PZZ

Stage
Open solicitation
NAICS
513210
Value
Not stated
Solicitation
FA930226Q0093
Set-aside
No Set aside used
PSC
7A21
Place
Edwards, CA, USA
Contact
Anne Beach (anne.beach@us.af.mil)
CSV Email

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Where this opportunity stands

Every notice posted under solicitation FA930226Q0093 in this department, oldest first.

Early notice
None posted
Solicitation
  • Jul 29, 2026 · this notice
    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Award
Not yet. Typical award: Aug 27, 2026 to Oct 21, 2026, middle of the range Sep 19, 2026.
Measured from 688 past solicitations at Dept of the Air Force that later posted an award (middle half of cases, counted from Jul 29, 2026).

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What the notice says

Combined Solicitation & Notice of Intent (SOLE SOURCE) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with RFO Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate, written solicitation will not be issued [RFO12.202(b)(1)] (i) AFTC/PZZG intends to negotiate on a Sole Source basis with Advanced Simulation Technology, Inc. (ASTi) for a four-year Software and IA Maintenance Subscription (one-year base period plus three option years). Solicitation number FA930226Q0093 is issued as a r… (show all)

equest for quotation (RFQ) for calibration services. This acquisition is not set aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. (ii) The required items are as follows: Base Year - P/N TV-SW-IA-M, Software and IA Maintenance Subscription, QTY 1 Option Year 1 - P/N TV-SW-IA-M, Software and IA Maintenance Subscription, QTY 1 Option Year 2 - P/N TV-SW-IA-M, Software and IA Maintenance Subscription, QTY 1 Option Year 3 - P/N TV-SW-IA-M, Software and IA Maintenance Subscription, QTY 1 (iii) See attached redacted Sole Source Justification that supports only one source is available to provide this subscription renewal. (iv) FOB Destination, Building 1020, Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB). PoP shall not exceed four (4) years. (v) See attached SF1449 for a list of solicitation provisions that apply to the acquisition. (vi) See attached SF1449 for a list of contract clauses that apply to this acquisition. (vii) If you have any questions, please contact Contract Specialist, Karla Vazquez at karla_lizette.vazquez_montes@us.af.mil, or Contracting Officer Anne Beach at anne.beach@us.af.mil. Response times. This letter does not constitute a change order, nor does it grant permission to begin work on the proposed requirements. It is requested that your proposal be submitted as soon as practical, but no later than 5PM PDT on 05 August 2026 to allow for analysis and processing. NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Telestra Systems, manufactured by Advanced Simulation Technology, Inc. (ASTi), are currently being used by the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) Integration Lab. Telestra Systems Audio Distribution and Headsets are required to aid in the deployment of Joint Simulation Environment (JSE). Telestra is required for commonalty within JSE program from Pax River to SIMAF Wright Patterson AFB, Edwards and Nellis, and is already deployed at Pax and SIMAF; JSE Edwards/Nellis is emulating Pax River's current lesson learned, shared spares between locations and in house software development. The current system was purchased under contract FA9302-19-F-5063 for $120,621.20 and FA9302-22-F-G574 for $30,544.72. It would be cost ineffective to uproot the current system and replace it in order to avoid purchasing Software and AI Maintenance Subscription for 36 months at the base cost of $23,628.00. In addition, it would create unnecessary down time for the JSE and interrupt their current mission critical testing so that a new system can be installed. Down time would also be needed to train the JSE users on the new system which is an additional unnecessary cost in time for the Government. ASTi retains full copyright for all Telestra and Voisus hardware, software and documentation provided with the system, as well as intellectual property rights represented by ASTi's unique configuration of commercially available hardware and software components. The government is not currently entitled to any form of data rights from ASTi as their software and hardware (ASTi runtime and development environments, modeling and configuration abilities, and additional software features, packages, and libraries licensed, purchased, or provided for use with our licensed ASTi System) is 100% proprietary. Scope of Work The 445th Test Squadron (EWJ) requires ASTi Software & AI Maintenance Subscription for the current Telestra Systems used by the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) Integration Lab. This acquisition would renew the Software and AI Maintenance subscription purchased in 2023 and would cover five systems under one contract: two development platforms (Serial Numbers: 61235 and 61249) and three additional systems (Serial Numbers: 56696, 56697 and 54041). Market Research ASTi confirmed the sole source nature of this requirement via email on 16 July 2026. ASTi stated they are the sole provider of this service with no verified resellers. Instructions to Interested Parties This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Who won similar work

53 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Match: Same agency (Air Force and Space Force), same NAICS 513210.

WinnerAwardsValueLast
CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORP6$5.9MFeb 27, 2026
Ansys Government Initiatives, LLC4$4.2MDec 31, 2025
The MathWorks, Inc.3$10.5MJan 12, 2026
PLEXSYS INTERFACE PRODUCTS, INC2$1.3MSep 17, 2026
R.S. MEANS COMPANY2$184KJul 23, 2025
OGILVY PUBLIC RELATIONS WORLDWIDE LLC1$15.0MApr 1, 2026
ADA CORE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.1$1.4MMar 25, 2025
ENTERPRISE INTEGRATION, INC1$1.3MMar 31, 2025
IDEA ENTITY CORPORATION1$1000KJul 23, 2026
DYNAMIC SYSTEMS INC1$831KFeb 19, 2025

Value counts single-winner awards. "Shared" awards are multiple-award contracts that list every winner with the same total ceiling; that ceiling is not one company's win, so it is not added in.

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Competitive landscape

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  • 0 of these past winners lobbied Air Force, Dept of since 2024 (0 filings)
  • 0 of their lobbyists list a past Air Force, Dept of job
  • No corporate PAC money from them to the overseeing committees since 2024
  • 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
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Policy around it

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  • 0 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
  • 32 rules from the department in the last 12 months
  • 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
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Market

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  • 0 of the past winners are listed companies
  • 0 insider buys and 0 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
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