NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - Technology Computer Aided Design (TCAD) Sentaurus Simulation Software

Synopsis – J&A for Other than Full and Open Competition

1.  Class Code: 7A

2.  NAICS Code:  511210

3.  Subject:  NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - Technology Computer Aided Design (TCAD) Sentaurus Simulation Software

4.  Solicitation Number: W911QX21Q0236

5.  Set-Aside Code: N/A

6.  Response Date: 8/27/2021 

7.  Place of Performance:  US Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground

Adelphi Contracting Division                            

                                    2800 Powder Mill Rd

                                    Adelphi, MD

                                    20783-1138

8.  Description: 

The United States Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.501(a) -- Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements based on unique technical specifications. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with Synopsys Inc., 690 E Middlefield Road, Mountain View, CA, 94043-4024, for Synopsys Technology Computer Aided Design (TCAD) Sentaurus Simulation Software.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.  However, any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency, only if received by the closing date and time of this notice.  A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Responses to this notice are due on or before 8/27/2021 by 11:59 AM ET by email at swati.Jain2.civ@mail.mil.

Point of Contact for this notice is Swati Jain, (301) 394-0045, swati.jain2.civ@mail.mil.