SAM #REQUIREMENTS-26-0166

NOAA Procurement of Ansys STK Software Licenses and Support

NOAA's Office of Satellite and Product Operations (OSPO) is seeking to procure proprietary Ansys Systems Tool Kit (STK) software licenses and technical support for critical satellite operations. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Satellite and Product Operations (OSPO) - OEMs and Vendors: - Ansys Government Initiatives, Inc. (AGI) is the sole OEM and provider - Products/Services Requested: - Ansys STK Pro software license - Ansys STK Scheduler software license - Scheduler Online software license - Ansys STK Premium (Space) software license - Annual technical support, version upgrades, and license transfer services for all STK licenses - Notable Requirements: - Sole source procurement; only AGI is authorized to provide these proprietary licenses - Software is essential for satellite orbit calculations and operations supporting NOAA's GOES and JPSS programs - Includes annual upgrades, unlimited technical support, and license transferability - Place of Performance and Delivery: - NOAA facilities in Suitland, Maryland - Contracting office located in Silver Spring, Maryland

Description

1. Description

The NOAA Office of Satellite and Product Operations (OSPO) requires a follow-on contract for Systems Tool Kit (STK) software and technical support licenses.

The specific licenses required include "Ansys STK Pro", "Ansys STK Scheduler", "Scheduler Online", and "Ansys STK Premium (Space)". This annual purchase will provide version upgrades of STK product releases, unlimited technical product support, and the ability to transfer the software and licenses to new hardware. This software is used within the National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) to ensure the accuracy of satellite orbit position and calculations. This accuracy facilitates the seamless telemetry, commanding, analysis, and navigation of Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES) and Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) weather satellite systems.

2. Procedures and Anticipated Award Date

The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. The acquisition will be conducted using simplified procedures for the acquisition of commercial products exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1901. The 12-month base period is scheduled for August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027. The anticipated award date will precede the start of the base period.

3. WTO and/or FTA

Not applicable. This is no subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement (WTO GPA) and/or a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

4. Technical Data

Not applicable. No technical data is required to respond to this notice.

5. Construction Contracts

Not applicable. This is not a construction contract.

6. Submission of Offers

All responsible sources may submit a quotation, bid, or proposal, as appropriate, which will be considered by the agency.

7. Intended Source and Justification for Lack of Competition The intended source for this contract action is Ansys Government Initiatives, Inc. (AGI). The statutory authority permitting this sole source acquisition is 41 U.S.C. 1901.

Only one source is capable of providing the supplies at the required level of quality because the supplies are unique or highly specialized. STK is the foundational compute platform for the Government's Enterprise Automated Scheduling Implementation (EASI) Common Service, which supports the scheduling of all NOAA antennas. No other similar software could be substituted into EASI without a significant duplication of the cost associated with planning, testing, and implementing new software. AGI is the sole developer of STK licenses, and there are no other authorized re-sellers for the required licenses.

8. Qualification Requirements

There are no additional qualification requirements to be eligible for this award other than the ability to provide the proprietary AGI software licenses detailed above.

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