NOCA Final Draft- MATLAB FY24 Renewal.pdf

PART: U.S. GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENTS

OFF ADD: AFTC/PZZD, Edwards AFB 5 South Wolfe Ave. B2800

SUBJECT: Mathworks Purchase Order License Renewal

REF NO.: FA9304-24-Q-5005

DUE: 1:00 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time, 14 May 2024

POC: Brianna Vicsotka, 661-527-3056

Justification, Statutory Authority: FAR 13.1061(b)(1)(i) – Soliciting Competition;

(b)Soliciting from a single source. (1) For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. (i) Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, and brandname or industrial mobilization).

DESC: The Air Force Test Pilot School Operating Location Edwards Air Force Base, CA intends to solicit and award a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price contract with four option years, under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 - Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures, to The Mathworks, Inc., 3 Apple Hill Dr. Natick, MA 01760-2081. The NAICS code is 513210 and its size standard is $47,000,000.

The following items will be procured:

CLIN Description QTY 0001 Product Renewal, Campus Wide Suite 1 0002 Option Year 1 1 0003 Option Year 2 1 0004 Option Year 3 1 0005 Option Year 4 1

The United States Air Force Test Pilot School (USAF TPS) utilizes The MathWorks, Inc. Matlab software and maintenance plan to support the Integrated Test Facility at Edwards AFB.This software has been the standard for successful completion of the USAF TPS student curriculum and TPS mission.

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901 as implemented by FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii) which allows other than full and open competition when the supplies or services requested by an agency are available from only one responsible source.

Contractors interested in this requirement should submit a technical package, which provides clear and convincing evidence that they can meet the Government’s requirement. Contractors must be registered in System for Award (SAM) at www.sam.gov. In addition, the response should include any special requirements for a commercial contract (i.e. Commercial Financing, Warranty Provisions, Delivery Information, etc.) in accordance with FAR Part 12.

Anticipated Award Date is 01 June 2024. Responses must be received no later than (NLT) 1:00 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time, 14 May 2024. Responses should be submitted to: Contract Specialist, Cole Staron at Cole.staron@us.af.mil, and the Contracting Officer, Brianna Vicsotka at brianna.vicsotka.1@us.af.mil. The contractual point of contact is Brianna Vicsotka, (661)-527-3056, E-mail: brianna.vicsotka.1@us.af.mil.

Telephone requests to be placed on a mailing list will not be honored.

The Air Force Test Center has appointed an Ombudsman to consider and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition.

Concerned parties should address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the Contracting Officer for resolution prior to consulting the Ombudsman. Additionally, Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation (AFFARS) 5352.2019101 – Ombudsman, will be included in any potential solicitation and contract for this acquisition. The AFTC Ombudsman contact information is as follows: Air Force Test Center Vice Commander 1 South Rosamond Blvd, Edwards AFB, CA 935243784. Phone Number (661) 2772810, Facsimile Number (661) 2777593, Email: aftc.workflow@us.af.mil.

DISCLAIMER AND NOTICE: This is a courtesy Notice of Contract Action only and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that AFTC/PZZD, will take procurement action in this matter. This is NOT a request for proposals, applications, proposal abstracts, or quotation. This courtesy Notice of Contract Action only shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of the Government. Further, the Government will NOT be responsible nor reimburse any submitters of information for any cost incurred in furnishing this information. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed. Information provided will be used to assess tradeoffs and alternatives available for the potential requirement. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.