The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy through NSWC Crane, is seeking to procure software licenses through a sole source justification. This procurement involves IT and telecom business application/software as a service, which is critical for the Navy's operational capabilities. The opportunity is based in Crane, Indiana, and is essential for maintaining the functionality and efficiency of the Navy's software systems. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Joshua Tester at joshua.e.tester.civ@us.navy.mil.

SOLE SOURCE – SOFTWARE LICENSES

23Q0153_noncomp_redacted.pdf

The memorandum outlines the justification for procuring modeling and simulation software licenses from ThermoAnalytics Inc. under a simplified acquisition threshold, emphasizing the urgency and exclusivity of the requirement. It specifies that the licenses are critical to augment existing capabilities for the SPEIR Program and that ThermoAnalytics is the only source that can provide the necessary brand name software compatible with current models. The Contracting Officer has approved using other than full and open competition for this procurement based on these considerations.

23Q0153_sol.pdf

This document outlines a solicitation from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (NSWC Crane) for commercial items, specifically various annual licenses for software products. The solicitation includes details on the requisition and contract numbers, contact information for the contracting officer, and directions for submitting offers, which are due by 12:00 AM on April 26, 2023. It also stipulates terms for inspection, acceptance, delivery, and invoicing, alongside incorporated clauses and representations related to compliance, payment, and contractual obligations.

N00164-23-Q-0153 – SOLE SOURCE – SOFTWARE LICENSES – FSG DA10 – NAICS 513210 ISSUE DATE 19 APR 2023 – CLOSING DATE 26 APR 2023 – 12:00 AM Eastern Standard Time  ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for software license renewals. The proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, ThermoAnalytics, Inc. (23440 Airpark Blvd, Calumet, MI 49913-9233), under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://sam.gov. This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR Part 13.  Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-23-Q-0153 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto. All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/.  It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation. For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award.  Offers shall be e-mailed to joshua.e.tester.civ@us.navy.mil.  All required information must be received on or before 12:00 AM EASTERN STANDARD TIME.

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