Sole_Source_Justification.pdf

Sole Source Justification

PR# 1300685385

Background and Requirement:

MATLAB is the language of technical computing, is a programming environment for algorithm development, data analysis, visualization, and numeric computation. Simulink is a graphical environment for simulation and Model-Based Design of multi-domain dynamic and embedded systems.

Governments Minimum Requirement/Salient Characteristics:

MATLAB and Simulink are used throughout the automotive, aerospace, communications, electronics, and industrial automation industries as fundamental tools for research and development. They are also used for modeling and simulation in increasingly technical fields, such as financial services and computational biology. MATLAB and Simulink enable the design and development of a wide range of advanced products, including automotive systems, aerospace flight control and avionics, telecommunications and other electronics equipment, industrial machinery, and medical devices. More than 5000 colleges and universities around the world use

MATLAB and Simulink for teaching and research in a broad range of technical disciplines.

Why only one source:

MathWorks is the leading developer of mathematical computing software. Engineers and scientists worldwide rely on its products to accelerate the pace of discovery, innovation, and development

MathWorks is the sole manufacturer of MATLAB, Simulink, and other products and the sole provider of any updates or technical support in North America. Their training department is an integral part of the updates. MathWorks employees are trained on the latest versions, and are the sole provider of this training.

MATLAB

is the high-level language and interactive environment used by millions of engineers and scientists worldwide. It lets you explore and visualize ideas and collaborate across disciplines including signal and image processing, communications, control systems, and computational finance.

Cost:

MATLAB Fundamentals: 3-Day Course; Up to 20 Participants, MATLAB Programming Techniques, 2-Day Course; Up to 20 Participants;

Signal Processing Using MATLAB; 2-Day Course; Up to 20 Participants;

Conclusion:

Based on the aforementioned, this requirement must be procured on a sole source basis to Math

Works, Inc. as it is the only company who can provide the required MATLAB training.

Requiring Department:

Based on the above, I recommend this acquisition be conducted on a Sole Source/Brand Name

Specification basis. I certify the technical data which form the basis of this justification are complete and accurate.

APPROVAL:

Branch Head:

Based on the above, I have determined that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.