B03 Request to Restrict Competition NTE SAT v060126.pdf

This is a B03 Request to Restrict Competition memorandum from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division dated June 30, 2026, for Orca 3D software under the FY26 ORCA Sole Source Procurement (PID# N00167-26-SIMACQ-CD-83-0095).

The requirement is for Orca 3D software, a commercial product that streamlines the marine design process with intuitive design tools operating within the Rhino 3D environment, enabling conceptualization, modeling, and analysis without file transfers or new program training. The Original Equipment Manufacturer is Orca3D, LLC, located at 821 Chesapeake Ave, #4695, Annapolis, Maryland 21403. The estimated dollar value is $164,600.00, and the purchase will use FAR Part 12 simplified acquisition procedures. The restriction type selected is Sole Source, based on the determination that only one source reasonably provides this product. The basis for restricting competition is Restrictive Rights, as Orca3D, LLC possesses established proprietary rights, including patent rights, copyrights, and secret processes in the product. Supporting documentation indicates that Orca3D is the only provider of Orca3D Version 3 Design, Orca3D Version 3 Analysis, and Orca3D Marine CFD for the United States, and it is the only approved CFD program compatible with government-purchased design software through NSWCCD. The Requirements POC is George Sarno, and the Contracting Officer is Melvina McDonald-Johnson. Both the Requirements Owner and Contracting Officer have digitally certified and approved the restriction.