Redacted_LSJ_Star_CCM.pdf

Control No: CAO-20-0297

Contractor: Siemens Industry Software Inc.

Program/Equipment: Star-CCM+

Version – September 2018

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JUSTIFICATION REVIEW DOCUMENT

FAR SUBPART 13.5 SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL

ITEMS – SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

Program/Equipment: Star CCM+ Software and Software Licenses

Authority: Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, 41 U.S.C. 1901 as implemented by FAR Subpart 13.5.

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Reviews: I have reviewed this justification and find it adequate to support limiting competition.

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Legal Counsel:

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Program/Equipment: Star-CCM+

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FAR Subpart 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items – Sole Source Justification and Approval

1. Contracting Activity: U.S. Army Contracting Command – New Jersey, Joint Armaments Center (ACC-NJ-JA)

2. Description of Action: The Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center (CCDC AC) requests a Firm Fixed Price call order under contract W15QKN-17-A- 0079 with Siemens Industry Software Inc. 5800 Granite Pkway #600, Plano, TX 75024.

The Government projects award ====================================

An acquisition plan is not required because this procurement does not meet the threshold at Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 207.103(d)(i)(B).

3. Description of Supplies/Services: The purpose of this effort is to provide CCDC AC, the assigned organizations, and engineering support groups within CCDC AC with Siemens PLM commercial software perpetual licenses with maintenance which include

The following items are yearly software licenses renewal.

Star-CCM+ Power Session =========================

Star-CCM+ Additional Session =========================

Star-PowerTokens =========================

Star-PowerTokens ==========================

Star-CCM+ CAD Exchange =========================

Period of Performance: ========================= Value: $_===========

4. Authority Cited: Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, 41 U.S.C. 1901 (or 41 U.S.C. 1903 for Special Emergency Procurement) as implemented by FAR Subpart 13.5 - Exclusive licensing agreements

5. Reason for Authority Cited:

Siemens Industry Software Inc. is the only contractor identified through market research that could provide the necessary software licenses and maintenance to meet the Government’s requirements. Siemens Industry Software Inc., is the software developer and distributer of the Star-CCM+ software suite. Only Siemens Industry Software Inc.

has the specific capability to provide software release updates and the necessary software licenses for Star-CCM+. Currently, there is no other existing software that is technically capable. The technologies implemented in Star-CCM+ ===============

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============================. Therefore, only Siemens Industry Software Inc.

has the specific capability to provide software released updates and the necessary software licenses with maintenance for Star-CCM+.

Any source other than Siemens Industry Software Inc. would have an estimated delay of ===================, assuming that the source was actively working on the below requirements concurrently. Below reflects the summary of delays:

1. Developing a New Software: For a new potential supplier to develop a technical solution that mirrors Star-CCM+ software would have an estimated delay of ==

2. Validating Existing Software Design: To validate the existing software design and hardware with a new software program would =====================.

3. Training for the End Users: Once the software was deemed acceptable and validated, the Government would have to undergo a training program to educate the engineers and technicians in its use, and transition existing models to the new workflow. These training efforts would result in ==============.

Alternatives: There are no known possible alternatives available to the Government. It is not possible to utilize in-house personnel/expertise as ========================

6. Efforts to Increase Competition: Full and open competition is not feasible as Siemens Industry Software Inc., is the software developer and distributer of the Star- CCM+ software suite.

The Contracting Office shall publish the notices required by FAR 5.201.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: Actions to increase competition are not possible, because only Siemens Industry Software Inc. has proprietary rights to STAR CCM+.

The Government will continue to monitor the market to ascertain if there are any changes that would enable future actions to be competed without restriction. If the Government determines the STAR CCM+ is no longer required, the Government will seek competition through other products to the maximum extent practicable in the future for required functionality.

8. Market Research: Market Research was conducted through Computer Hardware, Enterprise Software and Solutions (CHESS) and via the Internet search in January 2020 with the following the results: Internet research found no other vendors capable of providing Star-CCM+ software support. CHESS market research also found no other vendors who were capable of providing Star-CCM+ software support and == =======================. Request for Information (RFI)/ Sources Sought issued

Program/Equipment: Star-CCM+

Version – September 2018 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY on GSA eBuy on February 3, 2020 with closing date of February 14, 2020. GSA Request for Information number is RFQ1412154. Prior to issuing the RFI additional market research was completed by reviewing software products offered on GSA eLibrary (www.gsaelibrary.gsa.gov) to determine the category and possible solutions to identify sources capable of providing the software and maintenance. In addition, Siemens Industry Software Inc.'s acknowledgment that Siemens is the sole manufacturer and distributor of the requirement software.

9. Interested Sources: To date, no other sources have written to express interest in the acquisition.

10. Other Facts:

a. Procurement History

Contract number: W15QKN-17-A-0079 / W15QKN-19-F-0555 Contractor: Siemens product lifecycle management Software Inc Award date: 05/28/2019 Period of Performance: ==================== Contract Value: ======== Program: Star-CCM+ Competitive Status: Sole Source Authority: FAR Subpart 13.5

Contract number: W15QKN-17-A-0079/ W15QKN-19-F-0136 Contractor: Siemens product lifecycle management Software Inc Award date: 12/17/2018 Period of Performance: ==================== Contract Value: ======== Program: Star-CCM+ Competitive Status: Sole Source Authority: FAR Subpart 13.5

Contract number: W15QKN-17-A-0079 Order 0002 Contractor: Siemens PLM Award date: April 18, 2018 Period of Performance: ==================== Contract Value: ======== Program: Siemens PLM Star-CCM+ License Renewals Competitive Status: Sole Source Authority: Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, 41 U.S.C 1901 as implemented by FAR Subpart 13.5.

Contract number: W15QKN-17-A-0079 Order 0001 Contractor: Siemens PLM Award date: May 26, 2017 Period of Performance: ====================

Program/Equipment: Star-CCM+

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Contract Value: ======== Program: Siemens PLM Star-CCM+ License Renewals Competitive Status: Sole Source Authority: Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, 41 U.S.C 1901 as implemented by FAR Subpart 13.5.

b. Other Facts: N/A

11. Technical Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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12. Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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13. Best Value Determination/Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable.

This determination will be made using the price analysis and IGE.

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14. Contracting Officer Certification: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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Approval Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of Star CCM+ Software and Software Licenses on a sole source basis pursuant to the authority of the Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, 41 U.S.C. 1901 as implemented by FAR Subpart 13.5, subject to availability of funds, and provided that the services or supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

============== Date: ============== Army Contracting Command – New Jersey Signature: ==============