20-0C4 Silvaco UTMOST4 J&A - Redacted.pdf

DMEA # 20-10

Defense Microelectronics Activity 4234 54th Street, McClellan, CA 95652

SOW 20-0C4

Sole Source Justification and Approval

1. Agency and Contracting Activity:

Office of Secretary of Defense, Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA).

2. Nature/Description of Action:

Firm fixed price procurement to purchase Silvaco Utmost IV software licenses for a period of one (1) year at other than full and open competition procedures. This software is in support of DMEA’s mission and in advanced microelectronics technology application programs.

3. Description of Supplies/Services:

The contractor shall provide software maintenance and support for one (1) year, for the Silvaco Utmost IV – Device Characterization and SPICE (Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis) Modeling Software. The Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) requires a software application capable of characterizing and modeling the electrical behavior of semiconductor devices.

The software, Silvaco Utmost IV contains Acquisition and Optimization modules that fulfil this need.

The Acquisition module interfaces with electrical test equipment to electrically characterize semiconductor devices. The Optimization module extracts and optimizes SPICE (Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis) model parameters that describe the electrical behavior.

The models are used by circuit designers to simulate circuit performance. The estimated total price is $80,400.00 for one year.

4. Authority Cited:

FAR 13.106-1(b) (1), Soliciting from a single source

5. Reason for Authority Cited:

The Silvaco tools are proprietary and information on the software tools are not provided to other commercial firms. Certified Silvaco distributors do not service in the U.S. No alternatives are available at this time.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition:

At this time, no other sources have been identified who have the capabilities required to meet the requirements identified in the Performance Specification. However, the solicitation will be advertised on the Federal Business Opportunities website, and any quotes received will be considered.

7. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable. This determination is based upon the independent government estimate.

Typed Name: Matthew Duane Date: 1/27/2020

Title: Contracting Officer Signature:

DMEA # 20-10

8. Market Research:

No second source exists for this system.

For reference, the following sole source contract was previously awarded to Silvaco, Inc. for similar efforts:

HQ0727-15-C-1513

9. Other Facts: None

10. Listing of Sources:

Silvaco, Inc.

2811 Mission College Blvd, 6th Floor Santa Clara, CA 95054

11. Actions to Increase Competition: None

12. Contracting Officer Certification: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of the contracting officer’s knowledge and belief.

Typed Name: Matthew Duane Date: 1/27/2020

Title: Contracting Officer Signature: