Notice of Intent to procure Maintenance Aware Design environment (MADe) software
Contact and place of performance
LaMerra Hobbs
Warren, MI 48092
USA
Request for quote (RFQ) for firm-fixed priced order for Maintenance Aware Design environment (MADe) brand name software was posted on CHESS IT MART (chess.army.mil) on 06/10/2026. This action is for the procurement of brand name MADe software for license suite renewals that will be purchased on a Firm-Fixed-Price delivery order utilizing the Computer Hardware Enterprise Software and Solutions (CHESS) procuremen...
View moreEvaluation criteria: The Government will award a contract to the offeror's quote based on lowest price technically available (LPTA); best value.
No other brand name or substitutions are allowed.
Acceptance and inspection are at Government facility
Contract will be awarded without discussions.
The Government reserves the right to increase quantities per the following clause(s): FQAR 52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity.
MADe specifications, ACC-DTA Clauses and Local Narratives (delivery orders included), Army Contract Writing System (ACWS) Transition Information for Offerors, and Instructions to offerors are attached.
RFQ, posted on CHESS IT Mart, closes on 06/15/2026 at 10:00am (EST). No quotes will be considered or accepted after RFQ closes. All offerors responding to the RFQ must be a registered contractor on chess.army.mil. ALL QUOTES MUST BE SUBMITTED UTILIZING CHESS IT MART. NO EXCEPTIONS.
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In accordance with AFARS 9-4. Computer Hardware, Enterprise Software and Solutions (CHESS):
a. CHESS is the mandatory source for all purchases of commercial-off-the-shelf software, desktops, notebook computers, video teleconferencing equipment, and other commercial Information Technology (IT) equipment (e.g., routers, servers, peripherals, regardless of dollar value). CHESS is the mandatory source for all Army IT purchases, except for the Air National Guard, which is exempt from the CHESS requirement and must purchase IT through Air Force Advantage / GSA-2GIT to retain IT compatibility. Per AFARS 5108.7403, before procuring commercial software outside of the CHESS contracts, the contracting officer or contract ordering official CH must ensure that the requiring activity obtains a waiver. Any IT hardware or software purchase made outside of CHESS requires a Statement of Non-availability (SoNA). See AFARS 5139.101-90(a) and AR 25-1.
b. All desktops and notebooks must be purchased during one of the Consolidated Buy ordering periods that occur three times annually (Oct/Jan, Feb/May, and Jun/Sep). Consolidated Buy exception memos are prepared by the requiring activity and are approved by an O6/GS-15 (or equivalent) within the requiring activity and must remain a part of the transaction document file. An exception memo example is available at CHESS Exception Request.
c. IT hardware or software purchases require an Army Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS), G-6 approved Information Technology Approval System (ITAS) Memorandum. CHs must include the ITAS Approval Memorandum in the transaction file along with all other supporting documentation. Supporting documentation must include documentation submitted with the ITAS approval request such as a CHESS SoNA. The CHESS website provides information concerning ITAS approvals. CHs may also consult their local command for guidance. The ITAS Approval website is located at https://cprobe.army.mil/enterprise-portal/web/itas/home.
d. Any IT hardware or software purchase made outside of CHESS requires a SoNA. A SoNA is a notice that a particular product is not currently available through a CHESS contract. It is not a waiver to purchase, nor does it authorize use on the Army network. For detailed instructions on SoNA requirements and how to obtain a SoNA, see CHESS SONA.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Civil Program Financing Only has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation, number PANDTA26P0000034988, for the procurement of Maintenance Aware Design environment (MADe) brand name software. This requirement involves three user licenses for the MADe Suite, which includes modules for modeling, safety and risk assessment, reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAM), and prognostics and health management. The software supports maintenance-focused modeling and simulation used to optimize vehicle platform design. The acquisition is classified under NAICS 513210 for Software Publishers and PSC 7F20 for IT and Telecom - IT Management Tools/Products (Hardware and Perpetual License Software). The procurement is designated as an SBA set-aside.
The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price delivery order through the Computer Hardware Enterprise Software and Solutions (CHESS) procurement system. The contract structure includes a base year and three one-year options, with the government reserving the right to increase quantities. Selection will be based on the lowest price technically available (LPTA) among authorized CHESS resellers. Evaluation will encompass the licenses, technical support, training, and consulting services. All quotes must be submitted via the CHESS IT Mart by the response deadline of June 15, 2026.
Performance will take place in Warren, Michigan, and LaMerra Hobbs is the designated point of contact. The solicitation includes three attachments: the MADe Software Suite Specifications - 2026, Detroit Local Narratives, and Army Contract Writing System Transition Information for Contractors. All items specified in the documentation, including all inclusive pricing for shipping and fees, must be included in the quote. Acceptance and inspection of the software will occur at a government facility.
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