Sole Source to: Orcina Limited for OrcaFlex Software Licenses
ID: N61331-25-T-TR40Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTERPANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, 32407-7001, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0c34afd00bd241108d14b434ca082f7f/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Surface Warfare Center, is seeking to acquire OrcaFlex software licenses and annual maintenance from Orcina Limited on a sole-source basis for the Clandestine Delivered Mine (CDM) Program. This procurement is justified as OrcaFlex is the only commercially available software capable of performing the necessary dynamic analysis of offshore marine systems for the MK68 Clandestine Mine System, providing unique capabilities essential for research and engineering. The total value of this firm-fixed-price purchase order is under $250,000, and interested vendors must submit their quotes along with supporting documents, including a Capabilities Statement and proof of past performance, by the specified deadline. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Terra Roberts at terra.s.roberts.civ@us.navy.mil or Jamell L. Kilgore at jamell.l.kilgore.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    Clauses-Supply.pdf
    This government file outlines the contractual requirements and clauses for a federal procurement, covering various sections such as Deliveries or Performance, Contract Clauses, Representations/Certifications, Instructions to Offerors, and Evaluation Factors. Key aspects include F.O.B. terms, electronic payment submission via Wide Area Workflow, and a comprehensive list of FAR and DFARS clauses addressing topics like executive compensation reporting, System for Award Management, safeguarding covered contractor information, prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment (e.g., Kaspersky Lab, ByteDance, Huawei, ZTE), small business programs, combating human trafficking, and restrictions on foreign purchases (e.g., Iran, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region). The document also details administrative points of contact (PCO, Contract Specialist), defines hours of operation and holiday schedules for deliveries, and outlines policies for government facility closures. A significant section addresses the use of NAVSEA support contractors for managing official contract files, emphasizing the protection of sensitive information and outlining non-disclosure requirements. Evaluation criteria for award are based on Best Value, considering price, delivery, quality, and past performance, utilizing the Supplier Performance Risk System.
    Redacted SSJ.pdf
    The Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) is seeking to acquire OrcaFlex software licenses and annual maintenance from Orcina Limited on a sole-source basis for the Clandestine Delivered Mine (CDM) Program. This firm-fixed-price purchase order, valued under $250,000, is justified because OrcaFlex is identified as the only commercially available software capable of performing the necessary dynamic analysis of offshore marine systems required for the MK68 Clandestine Mine System. The software is crucial for research, analysis, and engineering, offering unique flexibility, speed, accuracy, and ease of use that no other product provides. This acquisition is deemed the best value for the government's needs, and market research confirmed Orcina OrcaFlex as the sole solution.
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