IBM Doors Renewal
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Navy, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), is soliciting proposals for the renewal of IBM Engineering DOORS and IBM DevOps Code ClearCase software subscriptions and support. This is a brand name, firm fixed-price procurement for FY26, covering a 12-month period. Quotes are due by April 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Opportunity Details
This opportunity, identified as Solicitation N0042126Q1115, is for the annual maintenance and subscription renewal of critical IBM software. The software is utilized by PMA-290 for requirements management, tracking trouble reports, and managing change management for mission software within the SSA. The procurement is for a 12-month period, with the Period of Performance from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027.
Scope of Work
The required services include:
- Annual maintenance for existing IBM Engineering DOORS licenses.
- Annual subscription and support renewal for IBM DevOps Code ClearCase Floating User SW.
- Annual subscription and support renewal for IBM DevOps Code ClearCase MultiSite Floating User SW. All components must be TAA compliant, and vendors must provide the exact brand and model of each component offered. A minimum 1-year warranty on software and technical support is required. No physical deliverables are expected; the primary outcome is confirmation of funded maintenance.
Contract & Submission Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: UNRESTRICTED
- NAICS Code: 513210 (Software Publishers) with a $14 million size standard.
- Response Due: April 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST
- Submission: Quotes must be submitted via email to JaNae Lester at janae.a.lester.civ@us.navy.mil, referencing solicitation number N0042126Q1115.
- Required Information: Quotes must include FOB, shipping cost, Tax ID#, Dun & Bradstreet #, Cage Code, Small Business status, estimated delivery date, and a copy of any applicable pricelist.
Evaluation & Award
Award will be made to the vendor that submits the lowest, aggregate, firm fixed-price, brand name quotation. Only brand name responses will be considered. Quotes must contain sufficient technical information for evaluation, specifying the exact brand and model of components. If quotes are equal, award will be made by drawing of lot. Payment and invoicing will be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system.
Point of Contact
JaNae Lester Email: janae.a.lester.civ@us.navy.mil