Sole Source to The Mathworks, Inc. for Mathworks Software products
ID: N61331-25-T-JK01Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTERPANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, 32407-7001, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)

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https://sam.gov/opp/c6f0f716dcbc4f638dc6c20423adb0a6/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), intends to award a sole source contract to MathWorks, Inc. for the procurement of MATLAB software products, including specialized toolboxes such as the Computer Vision Toolbox and Deep Learning Toolbox. This acquisition is critical as the software is already in use by project personnel, and transitioning to alternative software would incur significant retraining costs, project delays, and increased risks of errors. The total estimated value of this procurement exceeds $25,000, and the contracting officer has determined that MathWorks is the sole provider of these products in North America, ensuring the best value and lowest overall cost to the government. Interested parties can contact Jamell Kilgore at jamell.kilgore@navy.mil for further details.

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    Jamell Kilgore
    jamell.kilgore@navy.mil
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    B8 - Redacted Sole Source Justification.pdf
    The memorandum serves as a sole source justification for awarding a firm fixed price contract to MathWorks, Inc. for several MATLAB software toolboxes needed by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD). This acquisition includes licenses for specialized software such as the Computer Vision Toolbox and Deep Learning Toolbox, with an estimated total value exceeding $25,000. The justification emphasizes that MathWorks is the sole manufacturer and provider of these products in North America, meaning alternatives could lead to significant retraining costs, project delays, and risks of errors. The contracting officer has determined that awarding the contract to MathWorks provides the best value and lowest overall cost to the government. The requirement will be publicly announced due to its estimated value. The memo confirms MathWorks' unique qualifications and the absence of viable competitors, advocating for a sole source award to meet the agency's specific needs efficiently.
    C12 - Supply Clauses.pdf
    This government document outlines the contract administration framework for federal contracts, emphasizing requirements related to performance, invoicing, and point-of-contact details. Key sections include delivery terms (F.O.B. Destination), electronic payment provisions, and an extensive range of contractual clauses governing the operations, such as cybersecurity, subcontracting rules, and regulations concerning foreign purchases and telecommunications. Specific guidelines detail processes for invoicing, requiring contractors to provide comprehensive cost breakdowns and notify the appropriate contracting personnel of payment requests. The document underscores compliance with federal holidays, operational hours, and outlines the authority of designated contracting officers and representatives in managing contract modifications and oversight. It also stresses the handling of sensitive trade information by third-party contractors. This comprehensive framework ensures the efficient administration of contracts while adhering to relevant statutes and safeguarding government interests.
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