Notice of Intent - Sole Source

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) has a requirement for HyperWorks software maintenence. The NAICS code is 511210 and the Product/Service Code is 7030.

The proposed purchase order is being solicited on a sole-source basis to Altair Engineering, Inc.  The proposed action is for annual licence maintenance for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source pursuant to FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii).  The basis for restricting competition is for the following reason: the software package specified is only available from Altair Engineering.  The NSWCCD intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order to Altair Engineering using Simplified Acquisition Procedures.       

Interested parties may identify their interest to this requirement by submitting a capabilities statement no later than August 5, 2020.  This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals.  However, all responses received by August 5, 2020 at 2:00 PM EST will be considered by the Government.  Any questions must be received via e-mail by August 4, 2020 at 2:00 PM EST.  A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.  

Inquiries should be directed to Steven Besanko at steven.besanko@navy.mil