ESI VA-One Renewal FY25
ID: 80NSSC25891110QType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA SHARED SERVICES CENTERSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)

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https://sam.gov/opp/dd26a6c9e4f747f6937e8b4631fe700c/view
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    Description

    NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is planning to award a sole source contract for the renewal of the ESI VA-One software for fiscal year 2025. This procurement is essential for maintaining the proprietary software used for acoustical analyses in aerospace applications, which is uniquely provided by ESI North America Inc., asserting that no comparable alternatives exist. The renewal is critical for NASA's ongoing operations, as switching vendors would incur significant retraining and model conversion costs, potentially delaying research efforts. Interested vendors may submit their qualifications by 9:00 a.m. CST on December 23, 2024, with inquiries directed to Procurement Specialist Tessa Martinez at tessa.m.martinez@nasa.gov.

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    Tessa Martinez
    tessa.m.martinez@nasa.gov
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    SATPC0037248 Tab 04 4 SOW.pdf
    SATPC0037248 Tab 06 RDSS..pdf
    The document details a recommendation from NASA's Shared Services Center to negotiate a sole source acquisition with ESI North America for the renewal of the VA-One software maintenance contract. This proprietary software is essential for conducting acoustical analyses in various aerospace contexts, including aircraft interiors and launch vehicle noise. The recommendation cites the unique characteristics and exclusive sourcing of the VA-One software, asserting that no comparable alternatives exist. The analysis indicates that switching to another vendor would result in significant time and financial costs due to the need for extensive retraining and model conversion, which could consume months of research time. The document underscores the necessity of ESI as the exclusive provider for ongoing support and maintenance of a critical software tool used in NASA’s acoustical modeling and analysis efforts, emphasizing the impracticality of competitive acquisition in this instance.
    SATPC0037248 Tab 07 Capability Statement SAM.gov.pdf
    NASA's NSSC plans to award a sole source contract to ESI North America Inc. for the renewal of ESI VA-One for FY25, asserting that ESI is the singular supplier capable of meeting this requirement. The procurement will be handled under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) at NASA's Langley Research Center. The transaction will comply with FAR Part 12 and Part 13, which pertain to the acquisition of commercial items and services. Interested vendors can submit their qualifications by 9:00 a.m. CST on December 23, 2024, for consideration regarding competitive procurement. The government retains the right to choose not to engage in a competitive bidding process based on submitted responses. Direct communication other than written submissions is not permitted. For inquiries, Tessa Martinez, a Procurement Specialist, provides the primary point of contact. The details of this procurement are essential for ensuring NASA has the necessary tools for its operations.
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