SOURCES SOUGHT
70 -- MADYMO Software License
- Notice Date
- 9/16/2009
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 511210
— Software Publishers
- Contracting Office
- National Transportation Safety Board, National Transportation Safety Board, Acquisition Division, 490 L'Enfant Plaza East, SW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20594, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20594
- Solicitation Number
- NTSBQ090020
- Archive Date
- 10/6/2009
- Point of Contact
- BRYAN J. MOY, Phone: 202-314-6282
- E-Mail Address
-
bryan.moy@ntsb.gov
(bryan.moy@ntsb.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS, AN INVITATION FOR BIDS, OR A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS. FURTHER, IT DOES NOT REPRESENT A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO PAY FOR COSTS INCURRED IN PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF DATA OR ANY OTHER COSTS INCURRED IN RESPONSE TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. This is a Sources Sought notice with the intent to award a sole source contract to TNO-MADYMO North America, Inc. (TMNA) under the authority of FAR 6.302 based on TMNA's unique technical qualifications as the only developer and license provider of the MADYMO software as described below. This software is unique in that it is the only software specifically intended for advanced occupant simulation in highway and aviation modes. Notice is provided as information to the marketplace, market research, and is an invitation for any other qualified companies to express their interest in and demonstrate their capability to provide software that performs the required work. Background The NTSB has a requirement to purchase one (1) MADYMO Software License and Pre/Post Processor Options from TNMA for one (1) base year and one (1) option year for a total of two (2) years. MADYMO is a MAthmatical DYnamic MOdelling software suite that combines Multi-Body (MB), Finite-Element (FE), and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) solution capabilities into one application. This software is capable of simulating many advanced features installed on the current generation of surface and air vehicles, likely on buses, trains and general aviation aircraft. MADYMO software is an engineering software tool that enables users to model and evaluate occupant safety systems in an efficient and cost effective manner. MADYMO provides a large degree of flexibility that is essential when modeling complex occupant motion and interactions in detailed interior environments. This software will be used extensively by the NTSB to simulate many advanced features installed on the current generation of surface and air vehicles, likely on buses, trains and general aviation aircraft. MADYMO is a worldwide standard and is commonly used by design companies, research laboratories, and technical universities. TNMA possesses unique technical qualifications as it is the only known developer and license provider of the MADYMO software. This software is unique in that it is the only software specifically intended for advanced occupant simulation in highway and aviation modes. Required Capabilities The NTSB requires an engineering software tool that combines Multi-Body (MB), Finite-Element (FE), and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) solution capabilities into one application. Each physics type can be solved separately or combined in a multi-physics solution. The software alone must be able to be used to solve a wide range of computer aided engineering problems. A contractor capable of providing such software must also demonstrate prior past performance for providing similar top-quality software for use in the Automotive and Aerospace Industries for the development of occupant restraint systems and accident reconstruction. Furthermore, the software must possess a large database of Anthropomorphic Test Devices (ATDs) (aka Test Dummies) and Human Body Models for occupant safety development. Sources capable of fully satisfying the above requirements are invited to submit capability statements/expressions of interest providing the Government the necessary information to determine actual capability. At a minimum, this information, which must be prepared specifically in response to this notice should, must include: (1) identification of company or organization; (2) an assertion of existing, full capability to meet proposed requirements; (3) business/contracts/marketing office point(s) of contact; (4) notification of business size and /or special status; and (5) any additional information that may be useful to the successful procurement of the requirements, if solicited. These expressions of interest shall adhere to a five (5)-page submission limit plus web links and any specialized product descriptions. The statement of qualifications should include only information that clearly demonstrates the respondent's capabilities, expertise, and experience to perform the requirements described in this notice. General marketing material should not be included. The NTSB prefers that companies do not submit proprietary material. However, the Government recognizes that proprietary data may be a part of your submittal. If so, clearly mark such restricted or proprietary data and present it as an addendum to the non-restricted/non-proprietary information. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by NTSB. Parties must submit information within five (5) days of publication of this notice. NTSB will not return capability statements and the supporting documentation submitted in response to this notice. Telephone responses and inquiries will not be accepted. You may email questions regarding this notice to the issuing office to Bryan Moy via email at: bryan.moy@ntsb.gov.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: National Transportation Safety Board, 490 L'Enfant Plaza, Washington, District of Columbia, 20594, United States
- Zip Code: 20594
- Zip Code: 20594
- Record
- SN01957642-W 20090918/090917001152-1483a72d2df18cb7828e2987ecc3a3cf (fbodaily.com)
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