Justification for Sole Source Procurement

This is a Justification for Sole Source document supporting a simplified procedures procurement for MATLAB software maintenance service renewal under FAR 12.102(a).

The Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory (NSMRL) requires renewal of 13 customized MATLAB software licenses from The MathWorks, Inc. (CAGE Code 0C524/13-1142747) on a sole source basis with no available substitutes. The procurement includes MATLAB Software Maintenance Service renewal for two master license numbers (30718021 and 31337887) with associated license numbers, with a required delivery date prior to July 1, 2026. The justification asserts that NSMRL executes critical naval research on undersea human factors, biological effects, sensory sciences, and operational medicine, requiring a robust, high-fidelity platform for accurate data analysis. MATLAB has been deeply integrated into earlier and ongoing critical research phases and is mandatory for maintaining data accuracy, integrity, and continuity across approximately 15 research projects and numerous external collaborative sites. The justification cites that MathWorks is the sole proprietor and original equipment manufacturer of MATLAB, owns proprietary data and associated toolboxes protected by U.S. and international patents, and exclusively manages all software licenses and technical support. Transitioning to alternative platforms would disrupt testing processes, compromise data validity, and violate intellectual property rights. The document was certified by Casper Brandon Michael on April 27, 2026, and approved by Contracting Officer Nichole Stevens from NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk on the same date.