Award Notice for VxWorks Software License and Maintenance

This action is for the procurement of brand name, VxWorks Software License and Maintenance, that will be purchased on a firm-fixed-price (FFP) task order via RFQ# 545206 posted on Digital Marketplace (CHESS). VxWorks is used for development, test, and deployment support to existing Army ground platforms. Software licenses are required for engineering support.

(5) CLIN #:ITS-CLIN-535-103796-7 535-103796 (1) CLIN #:ITS-CLIN-535-186273-2 535-186273 (1) CLIN #:ITS-CLIN-535-177851 535-177851 (1) CLIN #:ITS-CLIN-535-183131 535-183131 (1) CLIN #:ITS-CLIN-535-181848 535-181848 RFQ# 545206 was posted to CHESS on 9/4/2025 with an ultimate close date on 9/23/25 after 3 amendments. 3 quotes were received, the winning quote provided the best value. 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, printers, 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 AFADVANTAGE/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 Reguest. 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 h:ttgs:/lcP-robe.armY..mil/entemrise-P-ortal/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.