Award Notice for SonarQube solicited through Digital Marketplace/CHESS
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army has issued an Award Notice for the procurement of SonarQube Server Enterprise Edition software renewal through a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) delivery order. This award, published on May 7, 2026, was competed among CHESS authorized resellers and is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
The procurement includes:
- Item 1: One quantity of SQS-EE-20MS (SonarQube Server Enterprise Edition up to 20M LOCs) with SonarSource SA support for a base year, May 3, 2026, to May 2, 2027.
- Item 2: One quantity of SQS-EE-20MS for Option Year 1, May 3, 2027, to May 2, 2028.
- Item 3: One quantity of SQS-EE-20MS for Option Year 2, May 3, 2028, to May 2, 2029.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Delivery Order
- Duration: 12-month base period with two one-year options.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Award Notice Date: May 7, 2026
- Place of Performance: Warren, MI
Evaluation
This software RFQ was competed among CHESS authorized resellers under one award order, in accordance with AFARS 9-4.
Additional Notes
Computer Hardware, Enterprise Software and Solutions (CHESS) is the mandatory source for all Army IT purchases, with exceptions for the Air National Guard. Purchases outside CHESS require a Statement of Non-availability (SoNA) and an Army Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS), G-6 approved Information Technology Approval System (ITAS) Memorandum. The SonarQube Specifications.pdf document further details the specific product (SQS-EE-20MS) and licensing terms, including the period of performance for each year.