W911KF-26-S-0011
Monarch Software License Renewal
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE ARMY > AMC > ACC > ACC-CTRS > ACC-DTA > W6QK ACC ANAD
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RFI for Altair Monarch 2023 (v19) software license renewal and basic support for Anniston Army Depot (ANAD); NAICS 513210, no set-aside stated.
Scope is commodity COTS licensing/support for 5 users (50 units) with virtual onboarding, updates/upgrades, and 24/5 support; ANAD installs patches/updates.
No vehicle or clearance requirements; open RFI response due 2026-05-05.
Limited strategic value and no evidence Trace is an Altair-authorized reseller; highly competitive commodity buy with potential shift to small business set-aside under NAICS 513210 (size standard $47M).
Scope summary
- Provide Altair Monarch 2023 (v19) licenses for 5 users (50 units; 10 units per user).
- Deliver Basic Support Services per Altair EULA, including updates/upgrades during subscription.
- Provide 24/5 (Mon–Fri) phone/email maintenance support.
- Provide free virtual onboarding training for ANAD users.
- Provide any software needed to patch/run Monarch; ANAD/DOIM will perform installations.
- Complete requirements within 180 calendar days after award; acceptance by Government COR.
Dimension scores
Total
- 38/100
Technical Fit
- 6/20
Work is a commodity software license renewal with basic support and onboarding for Altair Monarch (NAICS 513210). SOW requires updates/upgrades and 24/5 support; no specialized Trace differentiators (e.g., Starshield, NSA TI, CDS, JADC2) are implicated. Fit is adjacent/general IT rather than a core differentiator.
Past Performance
- 5/20
No evidence of Trace past performance with ANAD or Altair Monarch. Company profile lists major DISA/USAF/USSF/MDA programs, but none directly tied to Altair Monarch licensing/support; therefore only adjacent relevance.
Vehicles / Contract Access
- 6/10
This is an open RFI with no specified restricted vehicle. While Trace holds several prime vehicles (e.g., GSA MAS/SEWP V), the opportunity does not require a specific vehicle for access based on current evidence.
Competitive Position
- 3/15
Single-brand COTS license renewals are widely competed among OEMs and resellers. The SOW does not require NSA TI, Starshield reseller status, global OCONUS presence, or other Trace differentiators. No incumbent advantage cited.
Risk
- 8/15
Execution risk is low (commodity licensing, ANAD installs updates). However, there is material business risk: possible shift to small business set-aside under NAICS 513210 (size standard $47M) and potential need for OEM/Altair reseller authorization not evidenced. Also minor inconsistency between RFI PoP (1 year) and SOW delivery window (180 days) to be clarified.
Strategic Value
- 3/10
Transactional, small scope (5 users/50 units) license renewal. Limited strategic expansion; does not advance core SATCOM/CDS/JADC2 lanes. Adds minimal incremental Army footprint without clear broader impact.
Compliance
- 7/10
Current RFI states no set-aside or clearance; requirements (updates, onboarding, 24/5 support) appear achievable. Potential gaps: confirmation of Altair reseller/authorization and any OEM support alignment. If the requirement becomes a small business set-aside under NAICS 513210, Trace would be ineligible.
Concerns
- Potential shift to small business set-aside under NAICS 513210 (size standard $47M), which would make Trace ineligible.
- Possible requirement for OEM/Altair authorized reseller status is not confirmed in the SOW.
- Low-dollar, commodity scope likely to attract many bidders including OEM and incumbent resellers.
- Timeline clarity: RFI references a one-year PoP (2026-09-05 to 2027-09-04) while SOW specifies 180 days to complete requirements; may require reconciliation.
Teaming opportunities
- Lack of confirmed Altair/Monarch reseller authorization—would likely require teaming with an authorized Altair VAR or the OEM for compliant support and licensing.
- Access to Altair-specific onboarding/training materials to meet SOW’s virtual onboarding requirement.
Competitive position
- Offer compliant, timely license delivery with coordinated OEM-backed support and virtual onboarding.
- Leverage enterprise-grade support processes to exceed 24/5 responsiveness (if teaming with OEM/authorized VAR).
Bid/No bid factors
- NAICS 513210 small business size standard ($47M) could drive a set-aside path that excludes Trace.
- Single-brand OEM licensing often favors authorized resellers or direct OEM; authorization status not evidenced.
- Small, transactional buy with limited differentiation and potential incumbent advantage.
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Summary
Statement of work for renewal of Altair Monarch 2023 (v19) software licenses on the Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) network, covering licensing, support, training, and maintenance obligations. Contract covers 5 users (Monarch licensing model: 10 units = 1 user => 50 units required), requires virtual onboarding, 24/5 telephone/email support, and delivery of all updates/upgrades during the subscription; ANAD DOIM will install patches/updates. The performance period to complete all requirements is 180 calendar days after award and work is accepted by the Government COR.
- Opportunity: Altair Monarch 2023 (v19) software license renewal for Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) Network (software licensing NAICS 513210 relevant).
- License quantity: Contract represents 5 users; licensing model states 10 units = 1 user, so ANAD requires 50 units.
- Support level: ANAD requests Basic Support Services per Altair EULA (link provided).
- Contractor deliverables: provide any software needed to patch/run Monarch; provide free virtual onboarding training; provide all updates/upgrades during subscription; provide 24/5 (Mon–Fri) phone/email maintenance support.
- Installation responsibility: ANAD/DOIM will install patches and updates (Government installs).
- Performance period: 180 calendar days from award to complete all requirements (short delivery window).
- Acceptance: Work accepted by assigned Government COR.
- No set-aside, vehicle, or clearance requirements stated in SOW; place of performance is ANAD (Anniston Army Depot).
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- ec51499c07224cb982e3211195f81a09 (posted 2026-04-21) - current
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