ISSUE DATE 07 SEPTEMBER 2018 - CLOSING DATE 13 SEPTEMBER 2018 5:00 PM Eastern Time

ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for MODELCENTER SOFTWARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATEMENT OF WORK.

The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, Phoenix Integration, Inc. 1715 Pratt Drive, Suite 2000 Blacksburg, VA 24060, USA. under the authority of FAR 13.106(b). This is being sole sourced because the specific software is necessary to allow interfacing with existing software both internally and with contractor verified models. If a different software was used there would be an impact to the current toolset internally, which would result in procuring other software, training, and hundreds of man hours to develop processes for use, configure, and replace existing batteries. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation 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.

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This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR 13. Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-18-Q-0311; is hereby issued as an attachment hereto. All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted via FedBizOpps. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor the FedBizOpps site for amendments that may be issued to this solicitation. For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a proposal will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. Offers may be e-mailed to [email protected] . All required information must be received on or before 13 SEPTEMBER 2018 5:00 PM EASTERN TIME.