Justification and Approval (J&A) Summary

This is a Justification and Approval document for a sole-source contract award by the Department of the Navy, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). The procurement calls for the award of a firm fixed-price contract to The MathWorks, Inc. for renewal of Enterprise Desktop and Server Programs software maintenance and licensing for a 12-month period, with delivery required by June 1, 2026. The estimated contract value is redacted, and Fiscal Year 2026 Navy Working Capital Funds will finance the procurement.

The justification for sole-source procurement cites 41 USC 1901 and the streamlined FAR 12.102 model deviation text, restricting competition. The rationale emphasizes that MathWorks software is essential to NSWCDD's Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation environment and mission-critical operations. The document argues that alternative vendors would necessitate costly platform redesign, substantial duplication of expenses, increased system development and recovery costs, and unacceptable schedule risks. Market research confirms that other companies lack comparable features and cannot meet agency needs. MathWorks is identified as the original equipment manufacturer with proprietary data limiting competition, and no authorized resellers are available. The J&A was synopsized on SAM.GOV on or about May 6, 2026. The point of contact is Carla McKown at 540-500-9891. The document includes technical and legal certifications and contracting officer approval.