17-Q-B035,_Mathematica_Sole_Source_Syn.pdf

THIS IS A SOLE SOURCE SYNOPSIS! The 45th Contracting Squadron has a sole source requirement for Mathematica Software Licenses. This will be a Base plus 4 Year Options. Base Period of performance is 01 Jan 17 to 31 Dec 17. Options years will be as follows:

Option 1 – 1 Jan 18 – 31 Dec 18, Option 2 - 1 Jan 19 – 31 Dec 19, Option 3 - 1 Jan 20 – 31 Dec 20, Option 4 - 1 Jan 21 – 31 Dec 21.

This is a Sole Source with Wolfram Research, Inc. IAW FAR 6.302-1. IAW FAR 5.207(c)(15) Wolfram Research, Inc is the only source capable of fulfilling the government’s requirement.

Mathematica Software is currently used for it’s ability that is required in order to provide the mission for the organization, therefore, substitutions cannot be used. Wolfram Research, Inc. is the manufacturer of Mathematica and does not allow third-party resell with no added value. The attached Sole Source Justification has been made available for review. No solicitation documents exist at this time. This item/service utilizes North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of 511210.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes; however, the government will consider any responses from capable sources received within 10 days after date of publication of this synopsis. 45 CONS/LGCB has determined that Wolfram Research, Inc is the only source capable of providing this requirement. Phone calls will not be accepted.

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Sole Source Justification

APPROVE

CHERYL T WITT

Contracting Officer 1 Dec 16