The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy through NSWC Crane, is seeking to procure ANSYS Model Center and STK software via a brand name sole source justification. This procurement is aimed at acquiring specific software solutions that are critical for business application and application development within the IT and telecom sector. The selected software will play a vital role in enhancing operational capabilities and supporting various defense-related projects. Interested parties can reach out to Kacy Jones at Kacey.l.jones5.civ@us.navy.mil for further details regarding this opportunity.

BRAND NAME SOLE SOURCE – ANSYS MODEL CENTER AND STK SOFTWARE

23Q0181_NONCOMP_REDACTED.pdf

This memorandum justifies the use of other than full and open competition for an acquisition from ANSYS, Inc. for software renewal essential to NSWC Crane's Common Engineering Toolset. The procurement is deemed necessary due to the proprietary nature of the software and its exclusive availability, which is crucial for maintaining compliance, receiving updates, and ensuring compatibility with existing systems. The period of performance for this renewal is from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024.

23Q0181_SOL.pdf

The document is a solicitation and contract order for commercial items from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division, seeking proposals from vendors, primarily intended for Ansys Inc. It includes contract terms, delivery information, clauses incorporated by reference, and detailed representations and certifications required from offerors. The solicitation specifies the government’s discretion in contract awards and provides significant details on inspection, acceptance, invoicing, and compliance with various legal and regulatory standards.

N00164-23-Q-0181 – BRAND NAME SOLE SOURCE – ANSYS MODEL CENTER AND STK SOFTWARE – FSG DA - NAICS 513210 ISSUE DATE 25 MAY 2023 – CLOSING DATE 1 JUN 2023 – 4:00 PM Eastern Time ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for… Ansys Brand Software in the following amounts and quantities: P/N ANSYS MC MBSE CONNECTOR- MagicDraw qty. 2 P/N ANSYS ModelCenter Premium – TECS qty. 3 P/N ANSYS ModelCenter Pro- TECS qty. 1 P/N ANSYS STK Enterprise- TECS qty 4 P/N ANSYS STK Enterprise- TECS qty 1 SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT- The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, Ansys Inc. of Canonsburg, PA and all other distributors, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. This requirement will be sole-sourced to Ansys Inc. and all authorized resellers due to functional integration and interoperability requirements with existing software and assets. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866- 606-8220 or via the internet at https://sam.gov. This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR Part 13. Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-23-Q-0181 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto. Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/ has officially replaced FBO.gov All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation. For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. Offers shall be e-mailed to Kacey.l.jones5.civ@us.navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before 01 JUNE 2023 before 4:00PM EASTERN TIME.

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