SSJ_RYOD_MatLab FAR 13.5_OverSAT_CO_JA_PZLC_CA_REDACTED.pdf

This is a Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification document for a MATLAB Enterprise License procurement by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)/PZLET. The Sensors Directorate requires a single, enterprise software license for mathematical modeling and simulation software to support approximately 900 scientists and engineers across multiple locations. The contract is a firm fixed-price license with a base 12-month period and two 12-month option periods, estimated to cost between January 2027-2028. Market research confirmed MathWorks is the sole provider of this specific software, with no alternative sources available through existing Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) or other channels. The justification emphasizes the critical nature of MATLAB for mission-critical modeling, simulation, and data analysis across defense objectives, and highlights that transitioning to an alternative product would disrupt ongoing programs and introduce significant costs and delays.