CyberFEDS online subscription for USACE
ID: W912HQ25S0023Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW4LD USA HECSAALEXANDRIA, VA, 22315-3860, USA

NAICS

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (519290)

PSC

NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS (7630)

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https://sam.gov/opp/7970d4601f61466fabf4a1c935648a6e/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Institute for Water Resources, is seeking to procure a sole source contract for HyperMesh software from Altair Engineering, Inc. This procurement aims to enhance risk assessment capabilities related to dam and levee projects by acquiring 63 subscriptions to the HyperMesh modeling tool, which integrates with existing software like LSDYNA. The software is critical for improving engineering workflows, reducing costs, and expediting project execution under the National USACE Asset Management Program. Interested parties may express their interest and provide capability statements to the primary contact, Bart P. Dziadosz, at bartholomew.dziadosz@usace.army.mil, within 15 days of the publication of this Special Notice.

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    A.02.12 cyberFEDS Product Description (CEALS FY25).pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers intends to procure a continued subscription to the Computer Assisted Legal Research service provided by LRP Publications, Inc., specifically for their cyberFEDS online platform, which offers access to vital legal resources pertaining to Federal sector employment law. The subscription will cover a base year with the option to extend for an additional four years, and will include 180 licenses for access. Key features of the cyberFEDS service encompass federal legal cases, board decisions, various guides, newsletters, and checklists designed to support the USACE Offices of Counsel in managing Employee Relations, Labor Relations, and Workforce Management. This procurement aligns with the established GSA Schedule, demonstrating the Army Corps' commitment to maintaining an informed legal counsel through relevant legal research tools.
    A02.13 Purchase Description - Altair HyperMesh.docx
    The Risk Management Center is seeking to procure a subscription for ALTAIR software to enhance its risk assessment capabilities related to Dam and Levee projects. This subscription includes 63 units of the Enterprise Suite for a base year and two option years, focusing on the HyperMesh modeling tool that integrates with existing software like LSDYNA. The acquisition is essential for the timely execution of safety missions under the National USACE Asset Management Program, preventing delays in critical project decisions. Delivery will be electronic to the USACE Risk Management Center, with installation carried out by designated personnel. The overall performance period is set for three years, commencing with the contract award. Key points of contact for inquiries are provided, ensuring smooth communication. This document reflects the structured process associated with government Requests for Proposals (RFPs) aimed at improving federal risk management capabilities through advanced software solutions.
    A02.14 Sole Source Justification - Altair HyperMesh - SAM.gov.docx
    The document outlines a request for approval of a sole source contract with Altair Engineering, Inc. for HyperMesh software to be used by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Institute for Water Resources (IWR) Risk Management Center (RMC). The procurement seeks to acquire sixty-three subscriptions to this software, essential for analyzing risks and solutions related to dam and levee projects. The contract will span twelve months with two optional extensions, aimed at enhancing engineering workflows and reducing costs and development times. The justification for selecting HyperMesh centers on existing staff training and compatibility with USACE systems, which would avoid costly delays and retraining associated with adopting alternative software. Market research concluded no comparable substitutes exist, and twelve vendors confirmed non-availability of the software through other channels. The authority cited for this sole-source procurement is grounded in federal regulations allowing non-competitive contracts under specific conditions. The anticipated total cost for the contract is not disclosed, but the document emphasizes the necessity of this software for efficient project execution.
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