Combined Synopsis-Solicitation - StressCheck.pdf

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items. This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR 12.603- Streamlined Solicitation for Commercial Items and FAR 13-Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation;

quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation #FA850523Q0001 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The office of AFLCMC/WAQKB, intends to award a sole source contract to Engineering Software Research and Development, Inc. (ESRD) to procure the following maintenance services for the StressCheck software system:

Part Number ESRD StressCheck - Module Description (LAN) - Local Area Network

SBEPFWM StressCheck Core & 64-bit Solver SLIPFWM Linear Elasticity Analysis Paid-Up Floating SNLPFWM Nonlinear Analysis Paid-Up Floating SFRPFWM Fracture Mechanics Analysis Paid-Up Floating SCWPFWM Cold Working Analysis Paid-Up Floating SSTPFWM STEP CAD Translator Paid-Up Floating SMAPFWM MeshSim-Advanced Automesher Paid-Up Floating

ESRD is the original developer of and sole authorized maintainer of its proprietary software system, StressCheck. As such, ESRD is the only vendor capable of providing the Government's requirement for StressCheck software system maintenance. Given these circumstances, the Government will award a sole source contract to ESRD in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

The basis for restricting competition is the lack of sufficient technical data, duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition, and the unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency requirement through any other source. The proprietary property is not available from the Government to be provided for this procurement. The applicable NAICS code is 541511 and the size standard is $34.0.

The contract’s duration will be a basic period of 12 months and 4 1-year option periods.

Anticipated award date is 27 September 2023.

This is not a competitive request for proposals. Any information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement for the Government’s requirement. Additionally, the determination whether to compete the proposed procurement is solely within the discretion of the Government.

All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred in preparation of any capabilities statements or documents prepared for this notice. No requests for capability briefings will be honored as a result of this notice, and any information provided will not be used as part of any subsequent solicitation requirement.

All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted via SAM.gov. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor the SAM.gov site for amendments that may be issued to this solicitation. Offers are due no later than 5 Jun 2023, 5:00 pm est.

All responses shall reference solicitation number FA850523Q0001 and be sent via electronic mail to Brenton Gibson at email: brenton.gibson@us.af.mil and Sandra Adams at email:

Sandra.Adams.5@us.af.mil. Telephonic inquiries will not be honored, and the vendor will be responsible for validating Government receipt by contacting the above.

In accordance with AFI 16-201 for this contracting action, the participation of foreign contractors is not permitted.

mailto:brenton.gibson@us.af.mil mailto:Sandra.Adams.5@us.af.mil