7. P26-025RN Siemens NX License - Brand Name Justification(1)_Redacted (002)_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Brand Name Justification memorandum from the Department of the Air Force's Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex at Tinker Air Force Base, dated 07 November 2025, requesting procurement of Siemens NX software licenses for the 76 PMXG unit. The document explains that Siemens NX is a computer-aided design, engineering, and manufacturing software used to develop, analyze, rework, and produce aerospace components, enabling users to create 3D models, perform engineering simulations, and generate CNC equipment instructions.

The justification indicates the software is necessary for maintaining compatibility with existing Siemens CNC controllers and manufacturing processes. The procurement involves three annual software licenses, continuing the use of existing software at a government cost of $141,467 under order numbers FA813225-F0021 and FA813225-F0067. The document emphasizes that only Siemens or its authorized resellers can provide the necessary licenses and support for this specialized software, which is already owned by the government and represents a significant prior investment.