A leased license with one (1) instance of the optimization engine with a bundle of ten (10) special optimization FLOW-3D HYDRO solver tokens, for the CFD software program, FLOW-3D(x), for a period of 12 months.
ID: 89603024Q0077Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSIONFEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMWASHINGTON, DC, 20585, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/TELECOMMUNICATIONS TRAINING (U012)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6a01d3c40a964aa887374c484ded27f2/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is seeking to procure a leased license for the FLOW-3D(x) software, which includes one instance of the optimization engine and a bundle of ten special optimization FLOW-3D HYDRO solver tokens. This procurement aims to enhance the operational capabilities of FERC's Office of Energy Projects (OEP) by utilizing specialized software that addresses current limitations in simulation capabilities. The contract is set for a duration of nine months, starting September 23, 2024, with options for two additional one-year extensions. Interested offerors must submit their quotes via email to Trey Hair by 1:00 PM on September 16, 2024, and any questions should be directed to him by 1:00 PM on September 11, 2024.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Trey Hair
    trey.hair@ferc.gov
    Yolanda Cooper
    Yolanda.cooper@ferc.gov
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    89603024Q0077.pdf
    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice for a leased license of the FLOW-3D (x) software, specifically targeting the optimization engine and a bundle of ten FLOW-3D HYDRO solver tokens. The contract duration is for nine months, beginning September 23, 2024, with options for two additional one-year terms. Quotes must be submitted via email by September 16, 2024. Questions are to be directed to the Contract Specialist, Trey Hair, before September 11, 2024. The documentation outlines pricing schedules, delivery expectations, software management obligations, and ensures all software products procured are free from malicious code. Additionally, it includes contract clauses related to telecommunications services, evaluation criteria based on price and past performance, and compliance with federal regulations regarding telecommunications and child labor. This solicitation is a component of federal procurement activities to enhance operational capabilities through specialized software solutions, maintaining compliance with federal contracting guidelines.
    A. Brand Name Justification_Flow-3D(X).pdf
    The document serves as a Brand Name Justification for the procurement of the FLOW-3Dx product from FLOW Science Inc., necessary for enhancing the existing FLOW-3D simulations utilized by the FERC's OEP program office. The request is based on the product's unique capabilities that are essential in overcoming current limitations, as only one license is available for running simulations. The justification notes that no equivalent products will meet the government's specific requirements, emphasizing that FLOW-3Dx is unique and indispensable for effective operations. The document also includes legal references from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), stipulating conditions under which brand name justifications can be approved. It requires signatures and certifications from relevant authorities, indicating approval at various levels depending on the contract amount. Thus, the essential objective is to secure the acquisition of FLOW-3Dx as a sole-source procurement due to its specialized nature and the lack of competitive alternatives.
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