MATLAB Licenses Renewal (FY26)
Overview
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PSC
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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 U.S. Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Natick Division, on behalf of the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command – Soldier Center (DEVCOM-SC) GSTAFF, has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract on a sole source basis to The MathWorks, Inc. This contract is for the annual renewal and support of MATLAB licenses and toolboxes for the Natick Soldier System Center (NSSC). Interested parties must submit capability statements by June 12, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for annual support for numerous MATLAB Master Licenses and associated toolboxes. These licenses are critical for the Soldier Center workforce, supporting research and development (R&D) needs, software development for scientific instrumentation, and simplifying data analysis for large datasets. The justification for the sole source award to The MathWorks, Inc. is based on MATLAB's unique features, including built-in editing, debugging tools, and data structures, which are specific to DEVCOM-SC's R&D mission and cannot be replicated by other software.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Sole Source Intent)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)
- Intended Awardee: The MathWorks, Inc.
- Authority: FAR 13.106(b)(1)
- NAICS Code: 513210 (Software Publishers)
- Size Standard: $47 Million
- Response Due: June 12, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Published Date: May 28, 2026
Additional Notes
This is NOT a Request for Proposals. This notice is for informational purposes only. Any interested parties who believe they can meet this requirement may identify their interest and capability by sending responses via email ONLY to Chris Welsh at Richard.c.welsh2.civ@army.mil. All questions regarding this notice must be submitted in writing. A determination not to compete this proposed action, based on responses to this notice, is solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice.