Summary of Justification for Limited Source/Sole Source/Brand Name

This is a Justification for Limited Source/Sole Source/Brand Name document for a new firm fixed price (FFP) contract to procure PIPE-FLO Advantage Software support and additional software in support of the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNSY&IMF). The requiring agency is identified as the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization (DITCO) PS8321. The CSS Tracking Number is 832675291, the contract number is to be determined (TBD), and the estimated contract value and funding document number are redacted. The performance period extends from the date of award through August 12, 2027, with authorized new releases or upgrades between August 13, 2026 and award date provided at no additional cost.

The procurement justifies sole source award to Engineered Software, Inc., the sole manufacturer and developer of PIPE-FLO software, based on FAR Part 12.102(a) for restricting competition. The government requires PIPE-FLO software to analyze and calculate flow, pressure, and operation of piping systems for PSNSY&IMF. The justification emphasizes that Engineered Software is the only source capable of meeting requirements due to proprietary software ownership, copyright protections, cybersecurity compliance mandates (DoD Instructions 8500.01 and 8510.01), the need for continuous OEM security updates and patches, existing infrastructure compatibility, interoperability concerns with alternative products, and network certification requirements. Market research conducted from June through August 2026 confirmed no competitor functional replacement products exist. The government will continue monitoring the marketplace for future competitive opportunities should similar products, OEM ownership rights changes, or economically feasible alternatives emerge.