BNJ_Justification_N0025341876171_-_Ansys_Redacted.pdf

Limited Sources and Justification and Approval Under the Authority of FAR 6.302-1, Federal Supply Schedules

BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION

Requisition Number: N0025341876171

1. Identification of the Contracting Activity and the Requiring Agency

The Contracting Activity is the General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), Global Supply Chain Management Branch. The requiring activity is US Navy Warfare Center (NUWC) division at Keyport, WA.

2. Nature/Description of Action

This Brand Name Justification (BNJ) is in response to a Requisition received from NUWC Keyport for the one-time purchase of Ansys Renewal Licensing:

MFR:

Ansys, Inc.

Part Numbers:

1. P/N: LIC0009948, Licenses Renewal, QTY 1

2. P/N: LIC0009949, Licenses Renewal, QTY 1

3. P/N: LIC0026022, Licenses Renewal, QTY 1

4. P/N: LIC0026023, Licenses Renewal, QTY 1

5. P/N: CON0000033, Services, QTY 2

This BNJ is bring performed in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(c). This acquisition is being procured against NAICS Code 513210 – Software Publishers; thus FAR Subpart 6.3 is being invoked to limit sources to only the manufacturer, Ansys, for the software, Estimated Cost:

Required Delivery Date: 9/30/2024 - 9/29/2025

3. Description of Supplies and Services

In accordance with agency objectives, the government has a need to procure the Ansys Renewal Licenses to meet the agency’s needs as outlined in this document.

The following identifies the complete requirement:

Part Numbers:

1. P/N: LIC0009948, Ansys LS-DYNA HPC-32 - Paid Up, Renewal License Dates: 9/30/2024. QTY: 1

Docusign Envelope ID: D989EA4F-E85E-4B18-9B9D-794D27D939CB

2. P/N: LIC0009949, Ansys LS-DYNA HPC-32 – TECS, Renewal License

Dates: 9/30/2024 - 9/29/2025. QTY: 1

3. P/N: LIC0026022, Ansys LS-DYNA - Paid Up, Renewal License Dates: 9/30/2024. QTY: 1

4. P/N: LIC0026023, Ansys LS-DYNA – TECS, Renewal License

Dates: 9/30/2024 - 9/29/2025. QTY: 1

5. P/N: CON0000033, Ansys Mentoring Expert, Services Dates: 9/30/2024 -2/27/2025. QTY: 2

4. Identification of Justification Rationale

The circumstances and rationale for limiting consideration to select contractors for award follows:

In accordance with FAR Part 11.105, “Agency requirements shall not be written to require a particular brand, name, product...peculiar to one manufacturer, thereby precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.” An exception to this rule is allowed only if there is a written justification...essential to the Government’s requirement.

Additionally, this limited source justification will document that this requirement is essential to the Government’s requirements and the market research which indicated that no other brand is qualified to meet the Government’s requirements.

5. Demonstration of the Unique Nature of the Required Supply

On April 30, 2024, the requiring agency submitted a Brand Name Justification Memorandum in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(b)(2), to limit sources for the purchase of the above referenced Ansys Part Numbers.

The compatibility requirements are met by this software, Ansys and its derivative products, as they are the primary computational domain modeling and simulation tools utilized at NUWC Keyport and support multi-disciplinary integration of current and future simulations.

Additionally, training in Ansys software is provided to the modeling and simulation sectors of the workforce. Furthermore, Ansys is recognized as the main modeling and simulation tool employed by academic partners at WSU Bremerton, who are supported by NUWC Keyport through the Senior Design program. The use of Ansys products at NUWC Keyport ensures ongoing collaborative compatibility with WSU Bremerton.

Therefore, for this acquisition, the contracting activity is soliciting on an unrestricted basis from sources that can provide the Ansys part numbers listed above.

6. Determination that the Order Represents the Best Value

The overall goal of the Acquisition Center is to provide the Government a fast and efficient way for Federal Agencies to requisition for commodities at discounted prices with prompt, cost effective delivery and customer service. The Contracting Officer will compare the pricing to competitive pricing to determine the best value to the government and determine that the anticipated costs represent the best value to the government. Award of any products other than the above-mentioned brand name products would not be in the best interest of the government.

Notice of this Brand Name only action will be posted on SAM.gov.

7. Description of the Market Research Conducted

In accordance with FAR 6.303-2(b)(8), the customer has provided detailed market research that has been conducted to justify this RFQ as brand name only. The aforementioned product, Ansys licenses, is compatible with the current systems and ensures Keyport is in compliance with IA directives causing no impact to operations and customers. Additional market research was conducted in June 2024. This research consisted of reviews of similar previous procurements and a market survey through search engines of open market contractors and Federal Supply Schedule contractors. Search engines utilized include Google and the GSA Advantage catalog using the part numbers. A review of GSA Advantage revealed that three of the products are not available via multiple MAS schedules.

8. Statement of Actions to Overcome Barriers to Competition

Prior to any subsequent procurement the market will be reviewed to assess whether any other qualified sources are available and are able to meet the Government’s requirements.

9. Contracting Officer Certification and Approval

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 Brand Name.

X____________________________________________________________________ Jocelyn McChesney Date Contracting Officer, FAS, SCM Office Supply and Mgt Branch

7/29/2024