N0016726SIMACQCD830062 Redacted_BNJ_FEMAP.pdf

This is a Sole Source/Non-Competitive Procurement Justification Memorandum from the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (Code 8309) to Code 02 for the acquisition of Siemens FEMAP/NASTRAN software.

The requirement is for FEMAP/NASTRAN software developed by Siemens Technologies and distributed through authorized resellers. The manufacturer is located at 300 New Jersey Ave, Suite 1000, Washington DC 20001. The justification for non-competitive procurement is based on multiple factors: brand name requirement (FEMAP/NASTRAN is developed exclusively by Siemans Technologies), exclusive licensing agreements (available only from the OEM), and other reasons related to operational continuity. Specifically, the software was previously competitively selected and is on the RDT&E network-approved software list. NSWCCD's current model library requires FEMAP software, and transitioning to alternate software would impose excessive costs and training burdens on the government. The software is proprietary and required for continued use within NSWCCD's existing systems. The acquisition does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. A contracting officer has approved the sole source procurement, and technical requirements certification has been completed. No specific pricing or contract vehicle information is provided in the memorandum.