Altair Sole Source Redacted.pdf

NAVSUPINST 4200.85D

8/4/2022

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE (Simplified Acquisitions <$150k)

The service or material listed on Procurement Request (PR) number 1301020033 is sole source and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available for this service/material.

The following firms were contacted and have indicated that they cannot provide an item/service that will meet the needs of the Government.

Company Person Contacted Date of Call Reason –

Reason:

Reason:

Restricted to the following source: Provide original manufacturer’s name, (If a sole source information manufacturer distributes via dealers, ALSO provide dealer information.)

Manufacturer: Altair Engineering, Inc POC: Raymond Deldin

Manufacturer’s Address: 1820 East Big Beaver, Troy, MI 48083

Manufacturer’s Dealer/Rep: Raymond Deldin Phone 1-412-258-5658

Description of the item: Software Maintenance and Perpetual License Tokens

Estimated cost: Required delivery date: 9/29/22

Specific characteristics of the material or service that limit the availability to a sole source (unique features, function of the item, etc) Describe in detail why only this suggested source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources. (Explain) The software licenses are maintenance are singularly held by Altair Engineering, Inc. They do not re-sell to Department of Defense through distributors.

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The requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the government.

The material/service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed. Describe the equipment you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system. (Explain)

A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data is: (Explain)

These are “direct replacements” parts/components for existing equipment.

Other information to support a sole-source buy: (Explain) The software and maintenance are only available through Altair Engineering. The software licenses and maintenance are priced according to GSA agreements.

I CERTIFY THAT STATEMENTS CHECKED, AND INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE, ARE

COMPLETE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE

PROCESSING OF THIS SOLE-SOURCE JUSTIFICATION PRECLUDES THE USE OF FULL AND

OPEN COMPETITION.

Signature: _________________________________ Activity: AB22500

Title: Joseph Johns Date:

Contracting Officer’s Signature: ____________________________________ Date: _____________________

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