Altair HyperWorks Software Maintenance - J&A Redaction
ID: OPSEC-7099Type: Justification
AwardedSep 26, 2022
Award #:W56HZV-22-C-L036
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW4GG HQ US ARMY TACOMDETROIT ARSENAL, MI, 48397-5000, USA

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - IT MANAGEMENT TOOLS/PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7F20)

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https://sam.gov/opp/aa45e759a46b41bdafe0304a456dd2c2/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking to award a non-competitive Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to Altair Engineering, Inc. for software maintenance services related to the Altair HyperWorks software. This procurement is essential for the Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) engineers, as the software is critical for designing and simulating military vehicle systems and components, thereby supporting vital mission requirements. The estimated contract value is $615,636.00, funded by Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) Fiscal Year 2023 funding, with the justification for a sole-source award stemming from the proprietary nature of the software and the potential costs and productivity losses associated with switching to an alternative system. Interested parties can reach out to Asoma A. Al Najjar at asoma.a.alnajjar.civ@army.mil or Jeffrey B. Yeager at jeffrey.b.yeager2.civ@army.mil for further inquiries.

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    Justification and Approval - Redaction.pdf
    The US Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is seeking to award a non-competitive, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to Altair Engineering, Inc. for software maintenance services for their previously procured Altair HyperWorks software. This action, valued at an estimated $615,636.00, is a follow-on to an existing contract and is funded by Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 funding. The HyperWorks software is essential for the Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) engineers to design and simulate military vehicle systems and components, supporting critical mission requirements. The justification for a sole-source award is based on the proprietary nature of Altair's software, the substantial duplication of cost and loss of productivity that would result from switching to an alternative system, including training, inefficiency, and redevelopment of existing models. GVSC plans to continue market research for future acquisitions but will not pursue competition for this immediate requirement due to the unique capabilities and existing integration of Altair HyperWorks within their systems. Previous contracts with Altair Engineering, Inc. for HyperWorks licenses and maintenance date back to 2013.
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