Engineering Support for Maritime Survivability Library (MSL) Software
ID: N0016725Q0017Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC CARDEROCKBETHESDA, MD, 20817-5700, USA

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Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DA01)

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https://sam.gov/opp/5577cbed608744319f19e55cec2caea3/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD), is seeking to award a firm fixed price contract for engineering support related to the Maritime Survivability Library (MSL) Software, with a sole source justification for Thornton Tomasetti, Inc. The procurement aims to enhance and continue the development of the MSL Software, which is critical for maritime lethality assessments, utilizing machine learning to predict damage probabilities of maritime weapons. This initiative is essential for maintaining programmatic deadlines and ensuring the integration of advanced lethality assessment tools, with the contract period extending until September 30, 2025. Interested parties may submit capabilities statements by December 3, 2024, and inquiries should be directed to Tracy L. McDonough at tracy.l.mcdonough2.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    Tracy L McDonough
    tracy.l.mcdonough2.civ@us.navy.mil
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    N0016725Q0017 CSS.pdf
    The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) is issuing a solicitation to procure engineering services from Thornton Tomasetti, Inc. for the enhancement and continued development of the Maritime Survivability Library (MSL) Software. This initiative, citing the FAR Part 13.106-1(b) authority, indicates that only one source is reasonably available. The MSL is a maritime lethality assessment program designed to predict damage probabilities of maritime weapons through machine learning. The ongoing contract aims to develop new features, improve existing algorithms for lethality predictions, and ensure integration with other maritime lethality tools. The contract period extends from the date of award until September 30, 2025, with specific deliverables including reports, training, and software code. Interested parties have the opportunity to submit capabilities statements until December 3, 2024. The document underscores the government’s commitment to advancing maritime operational capabilities and ensuring integration of sophisticated lethality assessment tools while adhering to federal acquisition regulations.
    Redacted Sole Source Justification_MSL Software.pdf
    The document outlines a Sole Source/Brand Name Justification for an acquisition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), specifically regarding engineering services for the Maritime Survivability Library (MSL). The memorandum is prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines, emphasizing the need for these services from Thornton Tomasetti, the original contractor responsible for MSL's development. The justification highlights that no other contractor possesses the requisite knowledge to enhance MSL or integrate it with related maritime lethality tools within the required timeline and budget. The estimated cost for training an alternative contractor is noted to be over 67.6% higher than engaging Thornton Tomasetti directly. As the services are essential for maintaining programmatic deadlines for maritime lethality assessments, this decision aligns with FAR’s stipulations for limited-source procurements. The memorandum concludes with necessary certifications from relevant officials, affirming the accuracy and necessity of this justification for proceeding with the acquisition.
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