C5-Enovia Brand Name Justification_Redacted.pdf

Brand Name Mandatory Justification

1. Identify the required supplies or services by keyword nomenclature and model or stock number, and quantity. Identify the proposed source.

The proposed acquisition is for the purchase of CATIA V5 and ENOVIA V6 client software annual maintenance for interacting with the ENOVIA information system hosting technical data at the Patuxent River Data Center. The software provided by this procurement, which was created by Dassault Systèmes, is required to support review and management of Technical Data Packages (TDP) purchased by Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) from an aircraft systems integrator. The TDPs are contract deliverables. The software is hosted by the Digital Network and Applications (DNA) Department, at Patuxent River, MD as part of a suite of software used to host and manage technical and programmatic data. NAVAIR will utilize this software to review information as required by the Engineering Data Management Plan for the contract. User licenses are for multiple functions provided by the information system, including 3D design, digital mockup review, systems engineering, and design collaboration.

2. What unique capabilities does the proposed contractor/manufacturer possess which make it the only one capable of satisfying this minimum requirement?

The brand name requirement is based upon the requirement to review a Technical Data Package (TDP) and future CDRL deliveries developed, managed, produced, and exported from an information system of the same brand at the OEM. Enovia software is necessary to review the accuracy and completeness of the data and processes included in the TDP delivery. Without the software, the TDP review and acceptance will be more difficult because the data will not be viewable with the tool used to create and manage the data. The current review methods and processes would be nearly impossible to support. without the updated capabilities of Enovia software in support of the CH-53K Heavy Lift Helicopter ACAT1C.

3. Was a market search or other informal survey conducted? Describe your search or survey?

In accordance with FAR 10.002, market research by technical representatives was conducted to accomplish research and analysis of the Government requirements, to determine availability and functionality required to meet the Government's needs, and to obtain competitive market pricing available on Enterprise Software Initiative (ESI), GSA, and NASA SEWP.

4. What material evidence exists that the Government would be injured if the noncompetitive procurement is not made?

The CATIA V5 software set is necessary to review the accuracy and completeness of the data and processes included in the TDP delivery. Without CATIA, the TDP review and acceptance will be more difficult because the native CAD data will not be viewable with the tool used to create and manage the data. The current review methods and processes would be nearly impossible to support

Without CATIA V5 and the ENOVIA server and client software NAVAIR will not be able to accurately receive, accept, and review future deliveries in support of the CH-53K Heavy Lift Helicopter ACAT1C program with acceptable risk. Use of another product would result in additional unnecessary cost and effort to the Federal Government.

5. Provide the date by which the supplies or services must be delivered. How was this date determined?

The period of performance is the date of award to 7 September 2021. This date was determined based on the timeline required to develop, test and ensure functionality of the hardware prior to a deployment and to avoid a break in service.

6. What steps are being taken to foster competition in subsequent purchases for similar requirements? If none, why not?

Future procurements of CATIA V5 and ENOVIA Software and licenses will be required as the NAWC-AD DNA Product Lifecycle Management Information System requirements continue to grow to meet customer needs. The DNA Subject Matter Experts (SME) will continue their market research efforts to identify specific Product Lifecycle Management software and attend information technology trade fairs and conferences, conduct research via the Internet to monitor the commercial market place for unique and innovative information technology solutions, and promote future competition that is not limited to certain brand products where practical.

This request complies with Federal Acquisition Regulation of FAR 6.302-1:

The contracting officer must justify restricting consideration to an item peculiar to one manufacturer (e.g., a particular brand-name, product, or a feature of a product that is peculiar to one manufacturer).

A brand-name item, even if available on more than one contract, is an item peculiar to one manufacturer.

ORIGINATOR'S CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts and representations which are included here and which form a basis for this justification are complete and accurate.

CONTRACTING OFFICER'S APPROVAL

Based on the justification provided above, I approve this sole source purchase in accordance with NAVSUPINST 4200.85D