MatLAB Software License renewals

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