JOTFOC_52000PR240004971.pdf
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This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOTFOC) for simplified acquisition procedures under FAR 13.106-1(b). It describes a sole source contract opportunity for the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to pay annual technical enhancements and customer support fees for two licenses of ModelCenter Premium software from ANSYS, Inc. The USCG has determined that ANSYS, Inc. is the only source that can provide the required software licenses, which interface with various industry-standard applications like Excel, AutoCAD, MATLAB, and Rhinoceros. The total estimated value of the contract is less than $50,000. The USCG intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order to ANSYS, Inc. without competition, citing the lack of other sources that can meet the government's requirements. The justification provides details on the unique capabilities of the ModelCenter software and the rationale for the sole source determination.
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JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP) FAR 13.106-1(b)
SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE. THIS DETERMINATION MUST BE SUPPORTED WITH FULL JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE FROM THE CUSTOMER. WHEN THE CUSTOMER DESCRIBES AN ITEM WITH A PURCHASE DESCRIPTION WHICH LIMITS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE, THE JUSTIFICATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY THE ITEM IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL MEET THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENT. STATEMENTS SUCH AS "ONLY KNOWN SOURCE" OR "ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN MEET THE REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE" ARE INADEQUATE TO SUPPORT A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE. Do not use marketing language in this document. Language such as “This company has made its mark,” “This company is recognized as industry’s best,” and “This company is the leader in…” is unacceptable.
PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION
NUMBER
PROJECT/TASK
NUMBER
ESTIMATED AMOUNT (Over Micro- Purchase Threshold, but up to the SAT)
CITE AUTHORITY & JUSTIFICATION TYPE – READ FAR 6.302 TO DETERMINE APPROPRIATE TYPE
☐ 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1) ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE AND NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES WILL SATISFY
AGENCY REQUIREMENTS.
☐ 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(2) UNUSUAL AND COMPELLING URGENCY
☐ 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(3) INDUSTRIAL MOBILIZATION; ENGINEERING, DEVELOPMENTAL, OR RESEARCH CAPABILITY; OR
EXPERT SERVICES
☐ 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(4) INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENT
☐ 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(5) AUTHORIZED OR REQUIRED BY STATUTE – MUST PROVIDE IT
☐ 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(6) NATIONAL SECURITY
☐ 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(7) PUBLIC INTEREST [SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY NEEDS TO APPROVE THIS DOC]
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED, AND THE INTENDED USE.
UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER
SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED.
A DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO ENSURE THAT QUOTATIONS OR OFFERS ARE SOLICITED FROM AS MANY
POTENTIAL SOURCES AS PRACTICABLE (INCLUDE YOUR MARKET RESEARCH EFFORTS HERE).
REASON THAT SUGGESTED SOURCE IS THE ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES.
EXPLAIN WHY AN ADEQUATE PURCHASE DESCRIPTION OR OTHER INFORMATION SUITABLE TO SOLICIT BY FULL
AND OPEN COMPETITION HAS NOT BEEN DEVELOPED OR ARE NOT AVAILABLE.
PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY
BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED.
SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CUSTOMER CODE TELEPHONE NUMBER DATE
SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER CODE TELEPHONE NUMBER DATE
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| PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION NUMBER: |
| PROJECTTASK NUMBER: N/A |
| ESTIMATED AMOUNT Over Micro Purchase Threshold but up to the SAT: 44520 |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND THE INTENDED USE: |
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| 0: Payment of annual Technical Enhancements and Customer Support (TECS) fees for two (2) licenses of ModelCenter Premium. Payment of these fees ensures that USCG has continued access to this software, general support, and the latest program releases. |
| UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS: ModelCenter interfaces with many industry standard applications (Excel, AutoCAD, Matlab, Rhinoceros, etc.). This capability allows users to incorporate existing engineering models and tools into workflows. These models can then be automated and run iteratively, producing more data to inform decision making in less time than traditional analysis methods. |
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| Potential Sources: Internet market research suggests that Ansys, Inc. is the only firm that distributes permanent licenses for ModelCenter in North America. This has been confirmed by the vendor. Several other firms offer token licenses for ModelCenter, but these do not meet the needs of USCG engineers and will not extend the TECS period of the existing licenses. Acquiring one of these licenses instead would be more expensive and less capable to the USCG. |
Current licenses were purchased directly from Phoenix Integration, which is now owned by Ansys, Inc., and software maintenance fees can only be paid to Ansys, Inc.
| Reason: Software licenses were purchased directly through Phoenix Integration, which is now owned by Ansys, Inc., and software maintenance fees can only be paid to Ansys, Inc. Ansys, Inc. is now the owner and developer of the ModelCenter product line. |
| OPEN COMPETITION HAS NOT BEEN DEVELOPED: Ansys, Inc. is the owner and developer of the ModelCenter product line and is providing a price quote without going through a software distributor. Market research suggests that Ansys, Inc. is the only firm that distributes permanent licenses for ModelCenter in North America. |
| BARRIERS TO COMPETITION: None |
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