Procurement Summary
Country : USA
Summary : NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SINGLE SOURCE to PLExSYS Interface Products, Inc. for Advanced Simulation Combat Operations Trainer (ASCOT) and Direct Link Interface (DLI) systems software support.
Deadline : 24 Apr 2025
Other Information
Notice Type : Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 117544137
Document Ref. No. : FA500025ASCOT1
Financier : Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership : Public
Tender Value : Refer Document
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Description
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SINGLE SOURCE to PLExSYS Interface Products, Inc. for Advanced Simulation Combat Operations Trainer (ASCOT) and Direct Link Interface (DLI) systems software support.
THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE OR SOLICITATION FOR AN OFFER
The United States Air Force, 673d Contracting Squadron at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska, hereby submits a notice of intent to award a single-source, firm fixed contract to PLExSYS Interface Products Inc., “PLExSYS” (Unique Entity ID: C3MBRTJQUMZ3), 5900 NW Camas Meadows Dr. Camas, WA 98607.
Market research indicates that only PLExSYS Interface Products Inc., the manufacturer, developed and owns all proprietary rights to the Advanced Simulation Combat Operations Trainer (ASCOT) and Direct Link Interface (DLI) systems. PLExSYS Interface Products Inc. is the only company that can provide the required proprietary software, unique troubleshooting capability, and system trained technicians necessary for system preventative maintenance and software updates. PLExSYS Interface Products Inc will provide 1-year of ASCOT and DLI product support and maintenance from 1 June 2025 - 31 May 2026 and one option year from 1 June 2026 - 31 May 2027 including all options.
PLExSYS, the sole manufacturer of ASCOT, retains exclusive rights to the components, data, and proprietary information required for system maintenance and software upgrades. They do not license this information to third parties, making them the only source capable of providing the necessary support. This exclusivity is based on established rights, including limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, and proprietary processes.
PLExSYS Interface Products, Incorporated (UEI: C3MBRTJQUMZ3), the system provider, will cover all necessary software support.
Anticipated Support as follows:
24/7 original equipment manufacturer (OEM) direct telephone and email support for quick answers to time critical issues. Di...
Active Contract Opportunity
Notice ID : FA500025ASCOT1
Related Notice
Department/Ind. Agency : DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier : DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Major Command : PACIFIC AIR FORCES
Office: FA5000 673 CONS LGC
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
Original Published Date: Apr 10, 2025 10:27 am EDT
Original Response Date: Apr 24, 2025 11:00 am EDT
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Original Inactive Date: May 09, 2025
Initiative: None
Classification
Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Product Service Code: 7A21 - IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE)
NAICS Code: 513210 - Software Publishers
Place of Performance: JBER, AK 99506 USA
Documents
Tender Notice
Attachment-I-Single_Source_Justification_PLEXSYS.pdf