NASTRAN J.A_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) document from the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) for the sole-source procurement of MSC NASTRAN software licenses from Immix Technology, Inc. The purchase request number is 82-2015-24 with J&A number J&A13.501-24-CT01.

The procurement is for maintenance of MSC NASTRAN licenses, which is a finite element analysis program developed by NASA for static, dynamic, and thermal analysis. The period of performance includes a 12-month base period plus four 12-month options. Immix Technology is identified as the sole authorized schedule holder for Hexagon software products, including MSC NASTRAN. Market research included consulting NASA Glenn and conducting a web search, with an RFI posted to the NASA SEWP portal reaching 135 potential vendors. Only Immix Technology responded with the capability to fulfill the requirements. The justification cites 41 U.S.C. 1901 as the statutory authority for this sole-source acquisition, and notes that changing software would create significant financial burden due to NRL's existing investment in MSC NASTRAN products and training. A notice will be publicized on SAM.gov at the time of award.