Redacted Brand Name Justification - FEMAP.pdf

NSWCCD Sole Source/Brand Name Justification SAT rev 1 Effective September 2020

USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION LESS THAN

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD MEMO

FROM:

CODE: Code 653 SUBJECT: Sole Source/Brand Name Justification / Limited Source Justification for Use of Other than Full &

Open Competition for an Acquisition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)

I. BACKGROUND

1. FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, 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.

2. As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition, as only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or for a portion of the requirement) and the requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

3. This memorandum is derived from Enclosure 3, Department of Navy Simplified Acquisition Procedures Guide (April 2018) and is only applicable to acquisitions under the SAT.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE (include manufacture/sole source name and address)

Purchase the renewal of FEMAP, FEMAP with Simcenter NASTRAN (formerly known as NX Nastran) and Simcenter FEMAP NASTRAN annual licenses and maintenance of licenses for the NSWC, Carderock Division, (NSWCCD), Code 65 with one option year. The licenses required and quantities

-to-IDs 1196545 and 1167210 are described in the accompanying Minimum Specifications. Annual FEMAP maintenance gives Code 65 the ability to support advanced ship structural design and analysis by providing access to software technical support and new version releases. The estimated cost of the software package is $ The Period of Performance for 167210, is 07/01/22 to 06/30/24. Late fees will apply if not awarded by the completion date of 06/26/2022.

MANUFACTURER: Siemens Digital Industries Software ADDRESS: 411 Eagleview Blvd #108, Exton, PA 19341

PHONE: (610) 458-6502

POC: Mark Sherman

III. BASIS FOR DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL & OPEN COMPETITION

Siemens Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Software Incorporated is the sole developer of FEMAP with Simcenter NASTRAN software packages. Saratech (Paydarfar Industries Inc.) has been assigned by Siemens PLM Software as the designated reseller of the lice and 1167210 package.

Available sources capable of providing all the FEMAP/NASTRAN licenses required by the NSWCCD Code 65 include: Saratech and authorized NASA SEWP resellers who buy the licenses from Siemens who then assigns Saratech to provide the maintenance.

Siemens and Spatial Integrated Systems (SiS) also sell FEMAP, FEMAP w/ Simcenter NASTRAN and Simcenter NASTRAN software on GSA Schedule GS-35F-160CA. However, no single GSA vendor can provide all of the products in this procurement (i.e., including product E514M).

A. BRAND NAME:

Item required must be a brand name product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer.

The NSWCCD, Code 65 requires advanced computational software to perform structural analysis and optimization of Navy ship and submarine structures. FEMAP is the software of choice for Code 65 as it provides advanced modeling, pre- processing, meshing, and post-processing required to support advanced ship structural analysis and the flexibility and robustness required to interface with a large number of commercial design applications. Analysis capabilities include full ship modeling, local structural analysis, and optimization with structural degradation. Simcenter NASTRAN is used by Code 65 as it supports large ship structural modeling using beam elements integrated with shell elements. The structural analysis capabilities allow efficient modal analysis and linear seaway load analysis of these structures. In addition to current requirements, Simcenter NASTRAN is specifically required by Code 65 for access to legacy models. FEMAP is also required by Code 65 to interface with the large number of private sector vendors, shipbuilders, and design firms that provide support using multiple versions and types of software.

This current FEMAP/NASTRAN purchase is for the renewal of licenses and maintenance of licenses Code 65 already owns and have acquired over a 10-20-year period. Of these licenses, 17 are just pre-/post- processing, while 14 include not only the pre-/post- processing but full analysis capability. Code 65 also uses ABAQUS finite element analysis (FEA) software primarily for submarine structures using more complex 3D element formulations.

1. Restrictive Rights: The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the item or service required.

2. Exclusive Licensing Agreements: The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

3. Other Reasons:

FEMAP software licenses requested in this purchase were previously purchased for Codes 65 via FY21 contract N0016721P0189.

B. SOLE SOURCE (select all that apply)

1. Restrictive Rights: The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the item or service required.

2. Exclusive Licensing Agreements: The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or there is only one authorized distributor or technical representative for the OEM.

3. Other Reasons:.

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.

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. 2304(c).