JA_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) for the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL/STO) to renew a software license for Altair-HyperWorks. The specific software package includes HyperMesh PBSPro and Feko, with a total estimated contract cost redacted. The justification highlights unique features of the software, such as being the only cluster queuing software approved for government use in a Multi-Layer Security environment and having specialized meshing capabilities for high-speed numerical solutions.

The document outlines that this is a sole-source acquisition due to the software's specialized nature for Air Force research and development tasks. AFRL/STO determined that no other similar software applications are capable of processing the required technical workflows, and the in-house developed code and tools are uniquely integrated with this specific software. The contract is planned for a 12-month period, with the government intending to award a Firm-Fixed-Price order to Altair on or about 17 June 2025. The procurement follows FAR guidelines for a non-competitive acquisition, with AFRL/STO committed to monitoring the marketplace for potential alternative solutions in future acquisitions.