Redacted_Nlign Sole Soure Justification.pdf

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS

From:

To: Code 02 Acquisition Branch

Subj: SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

1. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIRED SUPPLIES/SERVICES, ESTIMATED VALUE, AND

DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD), Code 6540, is seeking to acquire licenses and support for NLign Analytics database software. The Structures group within the Navy has been looking for a piece of software to capture all Navy inspection data for the life of the vessel. Traditional methods require legacy software or excel which does not allow the ISEA community to accurately define the issues that are happening on board ships. This software will transition the Navy to a 3D environment which will increase fleet readiness and maintenance costs:

1. NLign Professional – 5 Licenses

2. CATIA CAD License Option

3. NCheck –qty 2

4. NThead Server

5. Professional Services for the configuration and setup

The estimated value for all components is $ and the desired delivery date is 8/1/2021.

Manufacturer:

NLign Analytics 5050 Section Ave #110 Cincinnati, OH 45212

2. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR SOLE SOURCE BASED ON

CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS OR NATURE OF THE ACQUISITION

The NLign Analytics software and support listed above is required for the US Navy push for database consolidation and digital transformation of inspection data. The Navy structural deficiencies are spread across a number of databases that are not searchable across platforms. This results in a major failure in the philosophy of data management. NLign Analytics has developed software to assist with inspection observations , data storage and provide a central location for scientists and engineers to analyze data.

Specifically NLign allows engineers to upload existing ship models and navigate the model in 3D space.

Defects can be added virtually and populated with pertinent information for each location. The defects can be filtered via datasets and viewed. This is a critical need for the Navy that does not currently exist.

Engineers need to be able to look at the large picture when it comes to ship structure, meaning globally where the areas with abundant issues are.

The software was built on SBIR contract for Maintenance and Support Services associated with the Air Force and NAVAIR. The DON Small business innovation research Phase III guidebook states and needs to be tailored for the Navy inspection processes. The US Navy has already invested a substantial amount of time and money into this software for aircraft. The next logical phase is to extend the software for US Navy ships and craft.

Therefore, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) the Contracting Officer has determined that the circumstances of the contract action deem only the NLign and support services provided by Nlign Analytics will meet the needs of the Government.

3. MARKET SURVEY

Other commands are working on traditional structural inspection database pieces of software but none are able to reproduce what NLign is capable of. They are similar to excel with pre-defined filtering options. NLign is a 3-D environment capable of user customizable fields with a low learning curve.

4. ADDITIONAL FACTS

No Additional Facts.

5. CUSTOMER SIGNATURE:

I certify that the statements and information provided above, are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the processing of this sole source justification precludes the use of full and open competition.