Sole Source Notice.pdf

NOTICE OF INTENT

The Defense Information Systems Agency/Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization intends to negotiate a sole source contract with ESI North America, Inc. A sole source Justification & Approval document is being coordinated and, upon approval, a copy of it will be posted here on SAM.gov to comply with the public display requirements of FAR 6.305.

The proposed contract action is for ProCAST casting simulation software which has the ability to simulate the entire casting process including filling, solidification, cooling, and even subsequent heat treatments, allowing users to predict potential problems like porosity, distortion, and cracking. It also offers user functions that allow end users to program their own specific process requirements.

ProCAST products are already installed and have been utilized for over 10 years on the Naval network and it is the only organic source to build products such as propellers and propulsors. The current need is to obtain updated software that allows for continuity of operations. The current system is proprietary and is owned and maintained by ESI North America, Inc.

At this time, the incumbent contractor ESI North America, Inc., is the only source capable of providing the ProCAST software as they do not allow distributors or resellers to market their products.

The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is 10 USC 2304 (c) (1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Companies who believe they can provide this service must indicate their interest in writing by 4:00 PM ET, on April 4, 2025, and include a detailed capability statement. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided. All responsible sources will be considered in evaluating the determination to issue a sole-source contract. Quotations or proposals received in response to this notice cannot be accepted since this synopsis cannot be considered a request for quote or a request for proposal. A solicitation will NOT be posted to SAM.gov due to the sole source nature of the requirement.

The North American Classification System (NAICS) code 513210 will be used for determining company size status.

CONTRACT/PROGRAM BACKGROUND: The ProCAST software requirement is for upgraded software to be utilized in the current ProCAST Naval environment. Previous software support was awarded under the following:

Contract Number: HC102823P0034 Contract Type: Open Market Incumbent and their size and CAGE: ESI North America, Inc., other than small business, Cage: 3EL43 Method of previous acquisition: Sole Source

Period of performance: March 15, 2024, through March 14, 2025

Points of Contact: amber.m.analla.civ@mail.mil and betty.a.burris4.civ@mail.mil

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