Attach 1.1, LSJ NUWC, AnyLogic Software_Redacted.pdf

5. DEMONSTRATION OF THE UNIQUE NATURE OF THE REQUIRED SUPPLY

The basis for limiting the source for this acquisition is a justification from the Agency for a Sole Source/Brand Name Justification in favor of AnyLogic. As per the Agency, the AnyLogic solution represents the only approved simulation software available that supports all three simulation paradigms (discrete event, agent based, and system dynamics). It is also the only commercially available simulation software with its own dedicated tag on StackOverflow.com where the community of AnyLogic modelers can ask questions and share ideas and approaches for solving problems. These qualities necessitate the ongoing use of the specified AnyLogic software.

6. DETERMINATION THAT THE ORDER REPRESENTS THE BEST VALUE

A competitive contract action will determine the best value in this case. The goal is to obtain pricing from one or more interested parties en route to issuing an award based on the lowest price technically acceptable. An award for any products other than the previously mentioned brand-name products would not be in the best interest of the Government.

Notice of this Sole Source/Brand Name only action will be posted on eBuy.gov.

7. DESCRIPTION OF THE MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED

In accordance with FAR part 10, market research has justified the use of a brand-name specification. Market research was conducted in October and November 2025. It included a review of GSA Advantage. No sign of a relevant provider appeared under that platform. The same was the case for DoD ESI. Likewise, market research further showed that the items needed are also not available through JWOD, AbilityOne, Federal Prison Industries, or FSSI at this time. These findings led to the release of a market research request through NASA SEWP after the discovery that the prior award followed that path.

Although that request ultimately resulted in no responses, the recent history of using SEWP for the same requirement propped up a decision to move forward with the release of an RFQ using that vehicle.

8. STATEMENT OF ACTIONS TO OVERCOME BARRIERS TO COMPETITION

In this case, the Agency has a system in place that relies upon the software needed. Prior to any subsequent procurement the market will be reviewed to assess whether any other qualified nts, which was not the case in this instance.

9. DETERMINATION

I certify that the justification for other than full and open competition is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Based on the above, I hereby determine that it is in the best interest of the government and most appropriate for this acquisition to be sole source/brand name only.