Zuken DS-E3/Windchill Interface and 3DTransformer

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for a sole source procurement of Zuken DS-E3/Windchill Interface and 3DTransformer software. The notice specifically targets Zuken USA Inc., located in Westford, Massachusetts, as the sole provider of these specialized software products. The procurement is intended for NASA Langley Research Center's Electronic Systems Branch, which has been utilizing Zuken software since 2016 for critical space flight and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) harness design, layout, and fabrication. The contract falls under the Computer Systems Design Services NAICS category (541512) and will be executed under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The specialized nature of the software makes it unique to NASA's existing engineering workflow.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to acquire software licensing and maintenance for six specific line items, including floating licenses and maintenance for DS-E3/PLM Interface options. Interested contractors must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to Shanna Patterson (Shanna.l.Patterson@nasa.gov) by 7 a.m. Central Standard Time on March 24, 2025. NASA emphasizes that only written communications are acceptable, and the government retains full discretion in determining whether to proceed with a competitive procurement. The software is critical for enhancing configuration management, improving electromechanical 3D model accuracy, increasing design flexibility, and reducing errors in NASA's electrical and mechanical engineering processes. While the total estimated cost is redacted, the procurement includes a 90-day lead time for delivery, and the maintenance will be co-termed with existing contract terms. NASA Clause 1852.215-84 regarding the Ombudsman is applicable to this acquisition.