Model Center Premium
ID: 52000PR250019635Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDSFLC PROCUREMENT BRANCH 3(00040)BALTIMORE, MD, 21226, USA

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Software Publishers (513210)

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https://sam.gov/opp/72eed044a1334b65b2471de95f3c3f60/view
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    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), intends to award a sole source contract to ANSYS Inc. for the procurement of software license access to ModelCenter Premium. This procurement is essential for maintaining access to software that integrates with critical applications such as Excel, AutoCAD, MATLAB, and Rhinoceros, which are vital for USCG engineers' operations. The total estimated value of this contract is approximately $45,640, and it includes annual Technical Enhancements and Customer Support fees for two licenses. Interested parties may direct questions to Contracting Officer Bryan Duffey at Bryan.A.Duffey@uscg.mil, as this notice is not a request for quotes or proposals.

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    Bryan Duffey
    Bryan.A.Duffey@uscg.mil
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    JOTFOC_ModelCenter_2025.pdf
    The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has justified the use of simplified acquisition procedures for a procurement valued at $45,640. The justification, grounded in FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), indicates that only one source is reasonably available—Ansys, Inc., the sole provider of permanent licenses for ModelCenter Premium software in North America. The purchase involves paying annual Technical Enhancements and Customer Support (TECS) fees for two licenses, crucial for maintaining access to essential software that integrates with industry-standard applications like Excel and AutoCAD. Market research confirmed that while other firms offer token licenses, they do not fulfill the specific needs of USCG engineers or extend the existing license’s TECS period. Consequently, transitioning to a token license would incur higher costs and reduce capability. The existing licenses were acquired from Phoenix Integration, now part of Ansys, linking ongoing support and maintenance directly to Ansys. The documentation reflects the USCG's commitment to acquiring necessary technical support while ensuring compliance with competitive procurement regulations.
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