SAM #N00174-27-SIMACQ-M6-0002

Sole-source MATLAB software maintenance renewals from The MathWorks, Inc.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division plans a noncompetitive renewal of maintenance for its existing MATLAB software licenses. - Agency: Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), Department of the Navy. - Procurement: Firm-fixed-price purchase order for software maintenance subscription renewals covering perpetual MATLAB licenses and associated toolboxes under Master License 31732211. - OEM and stated source: The MathWorks, Inc., identified as the manufacturer and exclusive source for authorized updates, patches, and technical support for its proprietary MATLAB products. - Sole-source rationale: The notice cites continuity, compatibility, and the risks and costs of replacing MATLAB. - Scope details: No quantities, specific toolbox names, or renewal term are provided. - Notice status: This is a notice of intent to sole source, not a request for quote. Interested parties may submit evidence of capability and potential competition.

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THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE, NOT A REQUEST FOR A QUOTE (RFQ).  A RFQ WILL NOT BE ISSUED AND QUOTES WILL NOT BE REQUESTED.

Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC, IHD), intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order on a noncompetitive basis to The MathWorks, Inc. (CAGE: 0C524), located at 3 Apple Hill Dr, Natick, MA 01760, to provide the following service:

MatLAB Software License renewals

Manufacturer: The MathWorks, Inc.

NSWC Indian Head requires renewal of Software Maintenance Service subscriptions for existing perpetual MATLAB licenses and associated toolboxes under Master License 31732211. MATLAB software and maintenance are proprietary to and exclusively provided by The MathWorks, Inc.

Only MathWorks can provide authorized updates, patches, and technical support for the existing MATLAB licenses and toolboxes. Alternative sources cannot maintain or support MathWorks proprietary software. Replacing MATLAB would require significant reengineering of legacy code and models, personnel retraining, recertification, schedule delays, and potential disruption to ongoing research and development efforts.

Accordingly, renewal directly from The MathWorks, Inc. is necessary to maintain software compatibility, continuity of operations, and access to current updates and technical support.

This action is to be undertaken in accordance with FAR 13.106 (b) Soliciting from a single source, on the basis that the vendor is the only known source capable of meeting the government’s requirements.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 513210 for this requirement is. The FSC code is DA10. The resulting contract will be a firm fixed price purchase order.  Negotiation being conducted using other than full and open competition procedures pursuant to authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204 (C) (1).

This Notice of Intent is NOT a request for quotes. Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement by November 12, 2026 at 10AM (EST). Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or whether not to conduct a competitive procurement. The determination not to complete this proposed contract action is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.

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