Sole Source JA - Mentor Graphics - Redacted.pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) for Mentor Graphics software network licenses. The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Starfire Optical Range (SOR) requires these software licenses to program multiple telescopes and associated systems, specifically for the 3.5M optical telescope research project. Siemens Industry Software Inc (SISW), as the successor to Mentor Graphics, is confirmed as the sole manufacturer and authorized licensor for these products, with exclusive support services in North America.

The justification highlights the critical nature of the Mentor Graphics licensed software for Air Force space domain missions, including optical sensing, imaging, and atmospheric propagation technologies. The document notes that these software licenses are essential for electronic design automation (EDA) and are used in multiple phases of current development efforts. The contracting activity (377 MSG/PKB) will verify the sole source status through a Notice of Intent posting on SAM.gov, with the intention of conducting future market research to identify potential alternative vendors if possible.