Limited Source Justification - W912CM25FA005.pdf

CUI//SP-SSEL

Control Number: RCOW-2025-0005

CUI//SP-SSEL

(Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104-4)

JUN 2023

Justification Review Document for Limited Source Justification - FAR Part 8

Program/Equipment: The USAREUR 56th Artillery Command has a requirement of Ansys Government Initiatives (AGI) brand-named Ansys Systems Tool Kit Premium, Ansys Systems Tool Kit Missile Tool Kit, and class Software as a Service (SaaS) to support build and map effects in the electromagnetic spectrum, to include real time tracking, terrain mapping and Electo-Optical Infrared (EOIR) modeling to build and prepare the multidomain common operating picture and provide analysis of effects within the theater. List of Materials (LOM) attached.

Authority: "41 United States Code 4106(c) as implemented in Federal Acquisition Regulation 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B), Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements".

Amount: $471,421.64

$85,316.00 Base

$89,581.08 OY1

$94,060.13 OY2

$98,763.14 OY3

$103,701.29 OY4

$471,421.64 Total

Prepared by:

Typed Name: Jacob W. Breiner DSN: 314-537-2204

Title: Space Operations Officer

E-mail: Jacob.w.breiner.mil@army.mil

Digital Signature:

mailto:Jacob.w.breiner.mil@army.mil

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Contracting Officer:

Typed Name: ________________________________DSN: _____________________

Date Reviewed: __________________E-Mail: ________________________________

Reviews

I have reviewed this justification and find it adequate to support other than full and open competition.

Legal Counsel

Typed Name: ________________________________DSN: ______________________

Signature: _________________________________ Date: ______________________

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Limited Source Justification – FAR Part 8

1. Contracting Activity: 409th Contracting Support Brigade (CSB), Regional Contracting Office Wiesbaden (RCOW).

2. Description of Action: This procurement is a new requirement and will be a firm-fixed price delivery order via a GSA FSS contract. FY25 O&M funds will be utilized for this procurement.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: USAREUR-AF requires the use of Ansys STK Software as a Service (SaaS) to synchronize precision effects and precision fires in all domains against adversary anti-access/ area denial (A2/AD) networks in all domains, enabling joint forces to execute their operational plan (OPLAN) directed roles. There is currently no system to build and map all-domain precision effects and modeling synchronization effects of in the frequency spectrum. Ansys STK is a SaaS that can be reached from both NIPRNet and commercial connections. Using Ansys STK ensures that our partner nations can still attend virtual meetings to ensure mission continuation and success. The Ansys STK SaaS has already been proven to work on the NIPRNet without issue. Our foreign partners have had no issue connecting with the commercial network. Additionally, the Ansys STK SaaS will integrate with existing Ansys products that are already in use all around the USAREUR-AF Theater. Ansys STK SaaS requires no software download or 119 support. The virtual meetings take place in a web browser and in the purchase price there is a dedicated help line for any issues that arise.

Additionally, included in the cost are training materials provided by Ansys. For the G3 piloted program of Ansys STK SaaS the USAREUR-AF 56th AC team have been handling the Named User Accounts.

This software as a service (SaaS) is valued at approximately $471,421.64 over a five-year period. The Ansys software is critical to build and map effects in the electromagnetic spectrum, to include real time tracking, terrain mapping and EOIR modeling to build and prepare the multidomain common operating picture and provide analysis of effects within the theater. There is no other service that seamlessly integrates complex simulation for operational environments software that can be reached from NIPR and a commercial internet connection in use in the USAREUR-AF) footprint. More and more sites have come into existence due to the Ukraine conflict and has made having modeling necessary in varying European environments. It is critical to have a collaboration consistent SaaS to ensure that lines modeling, information sharing, and planning continue without issue across sites. Ansys STK SaaS has performed flawlessly for required simulations connecting NIPR, commercial internet, NATO and others. Ansys STK SaaS can compute different events to ensure maximum simulation options and visual capabilities.

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(Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104-4)

JUN 2023

The requiring activity has researched other software developer products and determined none of them meet all of the minimum Governmental requirements, as specified below. Additionally, no other software brand is compatible with the systems USARUER-AF currently utilizes.

4. Authority Cited: 41 United States Code 4106(c) as implemented in Federal Acquisition Regulation 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B), Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

5. Reason for Authority Cited:

USAREUR-AF requires the following are the minimum specifications and technical capabilities the Government requires:

(1) Ability to connect with foreign partners in a disbursed environment.

(2) Has been piloted by G3 without issue on NIPRNet

(3) Integrates with existing Ansys hardware and software that is already used in theater

(4) Supports bringing communications link analysis, radar analysis, trajectory design, dynamic coverage, attitude analysis, and other fundamental STK capabilities.

(5) Utilizes object model and command-driven interfaces to streamline workflows, automate repetitive routines, or even deploy stand-alone solutions to end users.

(6) Offers integration of multiple platforms/simulations (laser, light, radar, wind, viscosity, etc.) which is necessary to meet mission needs.

(7) Needs to have the ability to integrate space, air, electro, optical, telecommunications, seismic, and infrared systems design & operations.

(8) Must be able to prepare visual representations in whatever the designated interface (identified above) from at least fifteen thousand measurements and display precise information in 3D renderings or animations.

(9) Shall be able to parallel compute on at least three cores and across multiple platforms to include at least Python, Java, and .NET.

(10) Must be able to conduct calculations relative to positions, times, and reference frames.

(11)

The Ansys STK is the only manufacturer that meets all of these requirements.

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6. Efforts to Obtain Competition: Market research for near-peer competitors determined other software products are unable to meet all of the requirements listed above, nor are they compatible with the current network of systems USAREUR-AF employees. Additionally, market research determined that only AGI can provide this product as no other distributors or resellers exist, per an official statement provided by AGI, which has been uploaded into the contract file.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: N/A. The requirement will be competed as sole source under a GSA FSS. Only AGI can provide the AGI STK, no other vendors offer this product.

8. Market Research: Market research was conducted by reviewing available commercial and government-owned software solutions, including Saab’s TacFlow, MathWorks’ MATLAB, and ESRI’S ArcGIS. None of the aforementioned software provided the complex modelling capabilities or multiple domains required. AGI STK was the only system that provided comprehensive modeling capabilities to the specifications required. See market research report for details and rationale regarding the sole source procurement.

9. Negative Impact Statement: Ansys STK is the only available software that is capable of adequately meeting all mission requirements. The operational impact of failure to procure this product is a lack of synchronization of multidomain effects and the inability to create an all-encompassing COP, negatively impacting on-going planning efforts.

10. Requirements Certification:

I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature: ________________________________Date: ______________________

Typed Name: ____________________________Title:________________________

11. Contracting Officer Certification:

a. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable based upon a comparison of published catalog pricing from the GSA FSS, as well as historical pricing.

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(Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104-4)

JUN 2023

b. Pursuant to FAR 8.404(d), the contracting officer has determined that purchasing the required services under the existing GSA Schedule contract is in the best interest of the Government, as the prices have already been determined by GSA to be fair and reasonable. By using the procedures in FAR 8.405, the Government has concluded that the order represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative to meet its needs. The use of the schedule contract is therefore justified, as it leverages pre-negotiated fair and reasonable prices.

c. I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature: ________________________________Date: _______________________

Typed Name: ____________________________Title:__________________________

Approval

Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve limiting sources in the acquisition of AGI STK Software (and associated training) pursuant to the authority of 41 United States Code 4106(c) as implemented in Federal Acquisition Regulation 8.405- 6(a)(1)(i)(B)), subject to availability of funds, and provided that the services and property herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

Signature: _____________________________ Date: ________________________

Typed Name:___________________________ Title:__________________________

12. In accordance with FAR 8.405-6(b)(4) and FAR 8.405-6(c)(2)(viii), the Contracting Officer will take the following subsequent actions:

• The Contracting Officer will document the actions taken to ensure that the requirements of the USAREUR-AF are being met, including any changes to the requirements or the contractor's performance.

• The Contracting Officer will ensure that the contractor's performance is monitored and evaluated to ensure that the Ansys STK Software is meeting the requirements of the USAREUR-AF.

• The Contracting Officer will consider competing future requirements for similar software and services, if feasible, to promote competition and ensure that the Government is receiving the best value for its dollars.

• The Contracting Officer will review and update the market research conducted to identify potential alternative sources for the Ansys STK Software, if any, to ensure that the Government's needs are being met in a fair and reasonable manner.

• The Contracting Officer will document any changes to the requirements or the contractor's performance in the contract file and update the justification as necessary to reflect any changes.

• The Contracting Officer will ensure that the ordering activity receives the best value for its dollars by considering factors such as price, delivery, and past performance when placing orders under the contract.

• The Contracting Officer will comply with the requirements of FAR 8.405-6(c)(2)(viii) by documenting the rationale for using the Federal Supply Schedule contract, including a determination that the order represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative to meet the Government's needs.