N00178_250071.pdf

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a sole source contract from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. The Navy intends to award a firm fixed-price contract to Advanced Simulation Technology Inc. (ASTi) for software license support and maintenance for a critical training system. The procurement involves software maintenance for 605 software support subscriptions for Risk Mitigation Tests and 327 software support subscriptions for Voisus Clients, with delivery required by March 2025.

The sole source justification is based on the need to maintain compatibility with existing systems, with market research confirming that no other product can perform the required functions. The total procurement will be funded through Fiscal Year 2025, and the Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable. The Navy conducted market research including discussions with program experts, internet searches, and contacts with the original manufacturer, ultimately verifying that these specific ASTi products are the only compatible solution for their training and simulation technology requirements.