NSWCCD Sole Source-Brand Name Justification_Redacted.pdf
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This is a Sole Source Justification Memorandum for the procurement of Ada Core GNAT Pro Ada software subscription from AdaCore. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) Code 86 requires an annual software subscription for Ada Core GNAT Pro Ada x86-64 Windows native environment to support ongoing tactical ship control software development for Navy submarines. The subscription must be purchased by March 21, 2025, with a performance period ending March 20, 2026.
The justification establishes that only AdaCore (located at 150 W. 30th Street, New York) can provide this software due to proprietary rights and restrictive rights. NSWCCD has used GNAT Pro Ada for over 15 years, and switching to alternative software would not be cost-effective or feasible. The estimated delivery date is March 7, 2025. Previous contract numbers referenced are N0016721P0066, N0016723P0048, and N0016724P0048. A market search confirmed no other software offers comparable functionality and compatibility with GNAT Pro Ada, which includes a full Ada compiler, Integrated Development Environment, visual debugger, and comprehensive tool suite.
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NSWCCD Sole Source/Brand Name Justification Under SAT Rev 2 Template Effective February 2022 bindings. The GNAT Pro Ada is required to support ongoing efforts for the Submarine Ship Control System programs. GNAT Pro Ada is the required tool since it is the same Ada software development tool used by NSWCCD and contractors supporting various Navy submarine ship control R&D programs. There is no other commercial software compatible with GNAT Pro Ada. Acquisition and implementation of an alternative set of software tools would not be cost effective and feasible. As with any software company, Ada Core owns all proprietary rights to GNAT Pro and does not have any authorized reseller.
Only AdaCore can provide the GNAT Pro Ada software license, subscription, and maintenance renewal due to proprietary rights. Therefore, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) the circumstances of this contract action deem only one source to be reasonably available.
2. Exclusive Licensing Agreements:
3. Other Reasons:
A search for other Ada development software with the necessary features was done in technical literature, by web search, and in consultation with scientists and engineers in Code 86. No other software having the same functionality and compatibility as GNAT Pro Ada is available.
IV. CERTIFICATIONS & APPROVALS
A. Technical/Requirements Certification: I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance, which are included in this justification, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.
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B. Certification/Approval per FAR 13.501: Upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby approve the solicitation of the proposed procurement(s) described herein using other than full and open competition, pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(c).
Contracting Officer Signature Name / Title / Phone Date
MCDONALD-
JOHNSON.SYDNEY.MELVINA.1408165845
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JOHNSON.SYDNEY.MELVINA.1408165845
Date: 2025.02.24 12:00:36 -05'00'
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