MFR JA AutoDesk 7.16.25 DPG Redacted.pdf

CUI//SP-PROCURE//FEDCON

Control No: FY25-37

CUI//SP-PROCURE//FEDCON

Apr 2021

Memorandum for Record – Limiting Competition at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

1. Contracting Activity: Mission & Installation Contracting Command – Dugway Proving Ground

2. Description of Action: Purchase of AutoDesk Software Subscription

Nature: New Requirement Follow-on Requirement

Contract Vehicle: Purchase Order Number _______________________________ Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Number:

Order/BPA# _______ against FSS Contract #_____ _________ Order # TBD against Multiple Award IDIQ Contract Name or #

CHESS

Order #_______ against a single award IDC Contract Modification # _______ to existing PO/TO/DO/Call Order

Pricing/Contract Type: Fixed Price Time & Materials/Labor Hours Cost Reimbursable Hybrid

Funds: Operations & Maintenance, Army (OMA) Other Funds: RDTE

FY: 25

Name of Proposed Contractor(s) and Address:

Brand Name Buy: Yes No

3. Description of Services or Supplies:

Dugway Proving Ground (DPG) West Desert Test Center (WDTC) requires the continued procurement of AutoDesk software to maintain operational capabilities and ensure cyber compliance. AutoDesk software is a Computer Assisted Design (CAD) tool utilized by the WDTC engineering team in designing high-performing building and infrastructure designs from early-stage design through to construction.

The total estimated value of the proposed action is . Items are as follows:

Control No: FY25-37

Apr 2021 support projects from early-stage design through to construction. In order to maintain the high standards required for designing government facilities and ensure compliance with industry and government standards, it is essential that the engineering team is equipped with Auto-CAD. This acquisition will continue to empower the team to deliver precise, efficient, and compliant designs, ultimately contributing to the successful execution of government projects. The software's scalability allows the engineering team to handle projects of all sizes, making it a cost-effective investment for long-term project success.

In addition, this software suite is fully integrated into existing systems at DPG. The engineering team at DPG has utilized this software for many years and for all construction projects.The implementation of an alternative solution would result in incompatibility, hindering system functionality. Failure to procure AutoDesk software presents a significant risk of cyber compliance and support issues, potentially impacting mission readiness.

If DPG is not allowed to purchase this specific package of software suites, it will have to develop the same capabilities with a diversified system from more than one software provider; requiring re-learning and conversion to a format capable of being imported into the Autodesk product which is the government standard. This likely would necessitate additional, and potentially substantial, costs for software that risks ineffective integration with existing assets.

For the reasons listed, DPG WDTC requests AutoDesk software for purchase.

6. Publicizing Contract Actions:

For FAR Part 13 actions, the public display and synopsis requirements of FAR 5.101 and FAR 5.203 do not apply due to the $ threshold, apply and will be followed, or do not apply due to an exception at FAR 5.202 (a)(6).

Requirement to post justification in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(b)(3), FAR 13.105(c), or FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii)(A) unless:

Action is NOT a brand name restriction and is under $250K, no posting required.

Action is a brand name restriction, under $25K, no posting required.

Action is a brand name restriction, over $25K. It will be redacted and posted with the solicitation.

Action is a brand name restriction over $25K but will not be posted due to the following exception:

FAR 6.305(f) FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(ii)(A) FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(ii)(B) FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(ii)(C) FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii)(C)