Notice ID: a5be46838a7b49b981167db263265c73Presolicitation
CROWS - VxWorks Wind River License and Support
Archived on May 8, 2026. Original response deadline: . Full description on SAM.gov.
Description
The United States Army Contracting Command – New Jersey, on behalf of the Combat Capabilities Development Command – Armaments Center (DEVCOM AC), hereby announces its intent to solicit a 12-month Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order for Wind River VxWorks versions 6.9 and 7.0 Software Licenses and Software Maintenance Support. This procurement will be competed exclusively between two authorized resellers operating under U.S. Government contracts: USI Electronics (a division of Avnet Inc.) and Wildflower International, LTD.
This procurement action includes a brand name restriction. The limitation of competition is justified in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), which permits such restrictions for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) due to factors including sole source availability, urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand names, or industrial mobilization requirements. A redacted copy of the justification is attached for reference.
Please note, this notice of intent does not constitute a solicitation or request for competitive proposals. For any questions or further information, please contact Mr. Stevenson J. Vilus at stevenson.j.vilus.civ@army.mil.
Overview
Agency:
Department of WarDepartment of the Army
Office:AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC-NJ.W6QK ACC-PICA
Posted:April 8, 2026
NAICS:513210: Software Publishers
Last Updated:Aug 21, 2026
PSC:DA10: IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE
Set-Aside:Not specified
Type:Presolicitation
Place of Performance:Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey, 07806
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Primary Contact
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Nicole Thalmann
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CROWS - VxWorks Wind River License and Support
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Additional Details
Solicitation Number
W15QKN26QA087
Archive Date
May 8, 2026
Office Address
PICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ, 07806-5000