PanX DED Software
ID: N0016725Q1043Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC CARDEROCKBETHESDA, MD, 20817-5700, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A20)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4351f03745df493ca190efa094160be4/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD), is seeking to procure a PanX DED Software license from Pan Optimization, with the contract set aside for small businesses. This procurement aims to enhance the capabilities of the Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) lab, particularly in advancing additive manufacturing and digital twin technologies for novel alloys, which are critical for mission success in Maritime Industrial Base funded projects. The PanX software is essential for significantly reducing simulation times, thus enabling faster integration of additive manufacturing components into naval operations. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by May 1, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Arnel Ngo at arnel.a.ngo.civ@us.navy.mil or Kristen Duhaime at kristen.m.duhaime.civ@us.navy.mil, with a target delivery date for the software set for May 15, 2025.

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    N0016725Q1043 CSS.pdf
    The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) is issuing a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for the procurement of a PanX DED Software license from Pan Optimization. This procurement is designated for a base contract spanning one year, with options for two additional years, and is set aside for small businesses. The software aims to support NSWCCD Code 6110's advancements in additive manufacturing and digital twin technologies for novel alloys. Interested vendors must submit a quote that includes pricing and company details by May 1, 2025. The intended software must enable high-throughput calculations aligned with material specifications and include features like a graphical user interface and training datasets. Following the contract award, a digital download of the software is to be made available within 15 days. All applicable clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) are included in the solicitation. The document outlines terms regarding pricing, shipping, inspection and acceptance, and various clauses aimed at ensuring compliance with government regulations, emphasizing the importance of the software for ongoing engineering and technical support in additive manufacturing at the NSWCCD.
    NSWCCD Sole Source-Brand Name Justification Under SAT Rev NOV 2023_Redacted.pdf
    The memorandum outlines the justification for a Sole Source acquisition of the PanX software license for the Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) lab at NSWCCD, in accordance with FAR regulations. It states that the software, developed by PanOptimization, is crucial for maintaining simulation capabilities in additive manufacturing technologies. The memorandum explains that only one source can be solicited due to proprietary rights and an exclusive licensing agreement with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Additionally, it outlines the technical advantages of the PanX software over existing solutions, particularly its ability to significantly reduce simulation time from weeks to a single day, which is vital for mission success in Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) funded projects. The acquisition of this license is underscored as mission critical to accelerate the integration of additive manufacturing components into naval operations, enabling faster and more cost-effective project outcomes. The proposed contract is set to meet the requirements established under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), with a target delivery date of May 15, 2025.
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