Limiting-Competition_FEMAP_FY26 --_Redacted.pdf

This is a Memorandum for Record documenting the justification to limit competition for a federal contract action below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). The contracting activity is CCAM-MZB-B for a new requirement utilizing a Sole Source Purchase Order vehicle with fixed pricing.

The requirement is for FEMAP w/NX Nastran software license maintenance and support for government-owned licenses supporting the Systems Readiness Directorate of DEVCOM AvMC, including renewal for six floating software licenses. The government has determined that only FEMAP possesses the unique capabilities required, as it is an integrated Finite Element Analysis tool enabling SRD engineers to import models, conduct analysis, and support other FEA and Computer Aided Engineering programs used for modeling complex products, systems, and processes including Army rotorcraft and fixed wing platforms. Market research evaluated alternative programs such as Abaqus and Autodesk Nastran, which lack FEMAP's comprehensive capabilities, specifically the ability to process finite element analysis data at FEMAP's level and export models for further analysis, and neither includes the embedded NX Nastran tool that FEMAP offers. The justification is supported by FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) for Urgency authority. The brand name restriction will be redacted and posted with the Request for Quote/Solicitation. The Contracting Officer has certified that the anticipated cost or price will be fair and reasonable based on price analysis of market research and has approved the justification to limit competition subject to availability of funds.