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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) procurement system. These license suites will be competed amongs the CHESS authorized resellers under one award order. Pricing must be ALL INCLUSIVE of items listed, shipping/delivery, and fees. Government does not pay tax. MADe brand name only! Commercial MADe software licenses for maintenance-focused modeling and simulation, including technical support, training, and consulting are being solicited. The software is used to optimize vehicle platform design using maintenance as a criterion. The requirement is for three (3) user licenses for the MADe Suite (Modeling, Safety & Risk Assessment, RAM, Prognostics & Health Management modules), with a base year and three one-year options. ALL items in the attached MADe Software Suite Specifications - 2026 provided shall be included in the quote to be considered, including options. Evaluation 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. Information to register with CHESS is below: CHESS IT MART: https://chess.army.mil CHESS Customer Support Team: armychess@army.mil Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm EST 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 outsid…
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