Pointwise_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) for Point-wise Software Maintenance by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL/RQVC). The Design & Analysis Branch requires Point-wise software maintenance to generate and analyze unstructured meshes and structured grids for mission completion. The appropriation is for Fiscal Year 2025, with a 12-month Period of Performance.

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. is the sole source provider, with a letter confirming they are the exclusive seller of Point-wise Software without any authorized third-party intermediaries. The justification highlights that alternative mesh generation software exists (like Ansys CFD PrepPost and Helden Aerospace HeldenMesh), but purchasing an alternative would require substantial additional costs and delays. AFRL is monitoring the marketplace by reviewing technical journals and attending conferences to explore future competitive options, but currently determines Cadence Design Systems is the only viable vendor for their specific requirements.