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SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

Renewal of Computer Simulation Technology (CST) Studio Suite Software Licenses

BACKGROUND:

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) requires the procurement of two CST Studio Suite software license maintenance renewals. utilizes the two software licenses of CST software for the design, analysis, and evaluation of submarine communications antennas. The Navy uses a number of broadband, high frequency antennas, and modifications to these antennas, as well as the design of new and improved antennas, require solving complex electromagnetic problems. Structures with high resonant frequencies require solution using a Method-of-Moments analysis. The only software package available to solve these types of problems, with the size of structures utilized by the Navy, is CST Studio Suite by Computer Simulation Technology (CST). NUWCDIVNPT currently owns and maintains two licenses of this unique and proprietary electromagnetic modeling software. The most recent contract awarded for this software renewal is with CST of America, LLC.

REQUIREMENT:

NUWCDIVNPT requires software maintenance renewal for two CST Studio Suite for the period of 1/25/2019 – 1/24/2020 as follows:

Part No. Quantity Description 3259-1 1 each Maintenance of existing CST Studio Suite License

- License Type: Node Locked (including technical support and updates)

- Windows Edition

- Frontends: 2

- Simulation Process: 1

- Solver Modules:

Max. 1 T (Time Domain) Max. 1 I (Integral Equation) Max. 2 DS (Circuit Simulator)

- Acceleration Token: 4

- Parameter Sweeps & Optimization

3259-2 1 each Maintenance of existing CST Studio Suite License

- License Type: Node Locked (including technical support and updates)

- Windows Edition

- Frontends: 2

- Simulation Process: 1

- Solver Modules:

Max. 1 T (Time Domain) Max. 2 DS (Circuit Simulator)

- Parameter Sweeps & Optimization v1.2_JUNE2016

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION:

CST is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of this proprietary software. The software licenses were originally purchased from CST because it is the only software that can meet the specific needs of This software is essential to the work that provides to the fleet in the analysis and design of submarine antenna systems. CST has maintained and upgraded the software to meet the technical requirements of . This recurring need will continue in the future. Continued use of the software will ensure consistency in testing and comparing data. Additionally, using this software will ensure efficiency since it is already well integrated and compatible with s existing processes. Attempting to find an alternative manufacturer of this software could possibly result in delays, incurred costs, and not meeting the mission of

RESELLERS:

N/A: CST is the OEM of the CST Studio Suite software licenses with no authorized resellers.

They are the only source with the technical knowledge and necessary licenses to maintain and provide software support/upgrade.

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:

Contracts Department 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.