SSJ FLIGHLAB_Redacted.pdf

This is a Non-Competitive Procurement Justification Memo from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) dated July 9, 2025. The memo justifies a sole source procurement to Advanced Rotorcraft Technology, Inc. (ART) located in Fremont, CA, for annual FLIGHTLAB Aeromechanic and dynamic flight modeling software and maintenance covering August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2028 (base year plus two option years).

The procurement is justified under FAR provisions for sole source acquisitions due to restrictive rights and unique capabilities. FLIGHTLAB is a proprietary computer-aided engineering tool capable of modeling and analyzing distributed rotors, ducted fans, transitional flight, and unique interactions of aerodynamics and aeroelastic stability issues associated with transformative vehicle concepts. The software is described as the only tool capable of developing both comprehensive and real-time flight dynamics models currently used by Code 882. The memo indicates this is a brand name product particular to one manufacturer, with ART being the developer and sole owner of FLIGHTLAB, making it the only provider capable of supplying updates to the software suite required for naval applications. The contracting officer has certified the technical requirements and approved the sole source solicitation.