LSJ Solid Edge_Redacted.pdf

This is a Limited Source Justification document under Simplified Acquisition Form for Procurement Group ECF: B-01, dated 1 October 2025.

The procurement seeks annual renewal of Siemens Solid Edge software maintenance licenses, including Solid Edge Classic, XpressRoute, and CAD translators for CATIA V4 and V5, with a delivery or Period of Performance end date of 30 June 2027. The requirement includes software updates, patches, and vendor technical support to maintain continued functionality, interoperability, and reliability of engineering design tools used by end users at Fleet Readiness Center East.

The justification for limiting competition to a single source relies on both Economy and Efficiency and Peculiar Items/Brand-Name bases. Under Economy and Efficiency, the current contract (N6852024F1003) was competitively awarded to a Tier 2 Federal Supply Schedule vendor through GSA. The document notes that Siemens' OEM policy requires specific forms and 90-day notice prior to contract renewal to change vendors, and the government relies on timely updates and technical support for mission-critical engineering software. Switching vendors would result in a 15% markup increase and administrative costs. Under Brand-Name rationale, Fleet Readiness Center East's existing CAD platform and current engineering drawings are maintained in Solid Edge formats and are not fully compatible with competing CAD applications, creating risk of data loss and operational disruption. Migration to an alternate CAD solution would require significant investment in software migration, personnel training, process updates, and data validation. The acquisition is limited to Spatial Integrated Systems, Inc. under GSS35F160CA.