Procure DEFORM software renewal
ID: N00174-25-SIMACQ-R1-0037Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC INDIAN HEAD DIVISIONINDIAN HEAD, MD, 20640-1533, USA

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Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

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IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), intends to award a sole-source contract for the renewal of the DEFORM software license from Scientific Forming Technologies. This procurement aims to secure a third-year renewal license for the 3D DEFORM software, which is critical for the ongoing Model Based Manufacturing (MBM) project, NISE-219, and includes provisions for software upgrades and technical support. The DEFORM software is essential for ensuring continuity in manufacturing capabilities and addressing potential knowledge gaps associated with new software features. Interested parties must submit their capabilities by February 6, 2025, at 10 AM EST, and should direct inquiries to Natella Calliste at natella.k.calliste.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    The Statement of Work outlines the procurement of a third-year renewal license for the 3D DEFORM software, provided by Scientific Forming Technology Corporation (SFTC), to support the ongoing Model Based Manufacturing (MBM) project, NISE-219. The procurement agreement includes provisions for free upgrades to the core software and the extrusion module during this third year, along with technical support for installation on new Windows or Linux workstations. Additionally, SFTC will offer assistance for utilizing new features in the upgraded version that may not be thoroughly documented at the time of release. This arrangement ensures continuity in software capabilities essential for the project while addressing potential knowledge gaps arising from the timing of updates versus user documentation.
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