SATPC0037642 Tab 06 RDSS..pdf
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This document is a NASA Shared Services Center Recommendation and Determination to Solicit from One Source form for Altair Engineering, Inc. The document justifies a sole source procurement for Altair software, citing the software's compatibility with various solvers and widespread industry utilization. The recommended procurement period is from 3/1/2025 to 2/28/2026, with the rationale for single-source selection based on the organization's familiarity with the software, existing IT support, and specific solver requirements.
The document highlights potential risks of choosing an alternative software solution, including the need for additional engineer training and substantial resources required to evaluate alternative tools. The sole source justification emphasizes the importance of maintaining continuity and avoiding project disruption by continuing to use the familiar Altair software platform.
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| SATPC0037642 Tab 07 Capability Statement SAM.gov.pdf | ||
| SATPC0037642 Tab 04 4 SOW.pdf |
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Page 1 V2.0 3-15-2017
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER
RECOMMENDATION AND DETERMINATION TO SOLICIT FROM ONE SOURCE
OR BRAND NAME
PICK ONE
Sole Source:
☒I recommend that NASA, NASA Shared Services Center negotiate with Altair Engineering, Inc only for Altair Engineering, Inc. The total estimated cost of this effort is and the estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is 3/1/2025 – 2/28/2026.
OR
Brand Name Justification:
☐I recommend that NASA, NASA Shared Services Center negotiate only with vendors who can provide the subject band name from Manufacture Name for Enter Supply or Service to be procured. The total estimated cost of this effort is Enter Dollar amount and the estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is Date.
This recommendation is for the acquisition of supplies or services determined to be reasonably available from only one source/only one manufacture. Competition is impractical for the following reasons (please answer the questions below):
1. What are the reasons for soliciting only the suggested source/suggested brand name? Please provide the unique characteristics of the items or services along with the supporting rationale and the market research performed to substantiate your reason for the suggested source/brand name.
This software is recognized for its compatibility with a variety of solvers and is widely utilized in the industry. We are acquiring it due to our familiarity with the software, its IT support, and the specific solvers we plan to utilize alongside it.
2. What is the impact to the government if another vendor/brand is used? Include any dollar, schedule, or compatibility impacts if possible.
Choosing not to utilize this software and opting for a comparable option introduces potential risks to the project. This decision would necessitate additional training for engineers and require considerable resources to evaluate the alternative tool, rather than simply confirming the existing tool's acceptability for use.
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