N66604-24-Q-0228 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation will be open for less than 30 days, in accordance with FAR 5.203(b). Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is N66604-24-Q-0228.

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract with Options, to The MathWorks, Inc., (Cage: 0C524), on a sole source basis MATLAB training services, in accordance with the Statement of Work, provided as Attachment 1.

This requirement is solicited on an unrestricted basis, as concurred with by NUWCDIVNPT’s Office of Small Business Programs. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 61143; the Small Business Size Standard is $15 Million Dollars.

MATLAB training is required for some NUWCDIVNPT personnel to develop analysis and digital modeling capabilities for various programs across the division. MATLAB is proprietary to Mathworks, Inc., the sole manufacturer of MATLAB and Simulink. As such, The Mathworks is the only provider of software updates, technical support, and MATLAB training in North America. The Mathworks’ training development is an integral part of the updates as Mathworks employees are training on the latest versions and are the sole providers of this training. The Mathworks is the sole manufacturer of MATLAB and Simulink.

These training services are provided as an accompaniment to an awarded MAC, awarded to The MatLab. Since this services are directly tied to any existing contract, whom the vendor is the intellectual property holder of the software information, there is no other source available to provide trainings for the Government employees to use their products. Therefore, this requirement will be awarded to Gannon & Scott Phoenix, Inc., on a sole source basis, as follows:

CLIN: 0001

Description: BASE COURSE: MATLAB Fundamentals

CLIN: 0002

Description: Option#1 (MATLAB Fundamentals)

CLIN: 0003

Description: Option #2 (MATLAB Programming Techniques)

CLIN: 0004

Description: Option #3 (Signal Processing Using MATLAB)

CLIN: 0005

Description: Option #4 (Building Interactive Applications Using MATLAB)

CLIN: 0006

Description: Option #5 (Image Processing with MATLAB)

CLIN: 0007

Description: Option #6 (Data Processing & Visualization with MATLAB)

CLIN: 0008

Description: Option #7 (Computer Vision with MATLAB)

The period of performance is date of award through 60 months thereafter.

Shipping is F.O.B Destination.

This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement which will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

The below provisions and clauses incorporated by reference and clauses incorporated by full text, provided in Attachment 2 apply to this solicitation:

FAR 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment;

FAR 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment;

FAR 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law;

FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items;

FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items;

FAR 52.212-3, (ALT 1), Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items;

FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items;

FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive

Orders-Commercial Items;

FAR 52.216-24, Limitation of Government Liability;

FAR 52.243-1 Alt I, Changes- Fixed Price

FAR 52.245-1 Government Property

FAR 52.245-9 Uses and Charges

FAR 52.246-4, Inspection of Services—Fixed Price;

FAR 52.246-20, Warranty of Services;

FAR 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-price)

FAR 52.249-8, Default (Fixed-Price Supply & Service);

DFARS 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls;

DFARS 252.204-7009, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported

Cyber Incident Information;

DFARS 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting;

DFARS 252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support;

DFARS 252.204-7019, Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements;

DFARS 252.204-7020, NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements.

Payment will be made via DFAS

This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov.

The offer shall include price (inclusive of shipping price), shipping terms, and the following additional information with submission: Offeror Point of Contact (including phone number and email address), Offeror CAGE Code, and Offeror DUNs number.

Questions and quotations must be submitted via electronic submission to Kevin E. Silva at kevin.e.silva2.civ@us.navy.mil. The quote must be received on or before day, April 12th, 2024 at 02:00PM EST.

Attachment List

1. Statement of Work
2. Redacted Sole Source Justification

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