N66604-16-Q-0831_Solidworks_Training_Sole_Make_and_Model_Justification.pdf

Sole Make and Model Justification Title: SolidWorks Training [Solid Modeling Computer Aided Design (CAD)]

BACKGROUND/REQUIREMENT:

Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) currently has the requirement to provide training in Solid Modeling Computer Aided Design (CAD), specifically in SolidWorks: a software NUWCDIVNPT maintains license agreements with. SolidWorks Solid Modeling CAD software is used for the mechanical engineering design and development of undersea systems in support of the NUWCDIVNPT mission.

SOLE MAKE/MODEL JUSTIFICATION WITH MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

SolidWorks is the standard software application for Solid Modeling CAD used by departments across NUWCDIVNPT.

Funds are provided on a yearly basis to maintain software licenses and updates. Because this is the standard software the workforce requires training on this specific software. To hold training for another software application would not meet the need for proficiency in the current application.

DISSIMILAR MAKE/MODEL COST IMPLICATIONS AND OTHER IMPACTS:

The nature of the software applications necessitates in person, hands on training. There may be other Computer Aided Design applications and associated training but as SolidWorks is the standard application at NUWCDIVNPT to train on other applications is not logical. The material covered in the course is of a technical nature, online or distance learning, if available will not allow for interactive and in depth questions and answers. The small class size is also required for the same reasons.

CONCLUSION:

Solid Modeling Computer Aided Design is an integral facet of the NUWCDIVNPT mission. SolidWorks is the primary software that NUWCDIVNPT maintains, with yearly updated license agreements to satisfy basic Solid Modeling CAD needs. In order for NUWCDIVNPT to maintain and increase its knowledge level required to utilize this software application it is imperative that we hold these courses so we can continue to execute our mission

RESELLERS:

SolidWorks Solid Modeling CAD software training can be provided by at least three (3) known SolidWorks resellers, therefore this requirement can be competed.