SOLICITATION NOTICE
D -- Solidworks Academic Research and Education Ed Software License Renewal
- Notice Date
- 8/23/2017
- Notice Type
- Justification and Approval (J&A)
- NAICS
- 511210
— Software Publishers
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Direct Reporting Units, USAF Academy - 10 CONS, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, Colorado, 80840-2315, United States
- ZIP Code
- 80840-2315
- Solicitation Number
- FA7000-17-T-0104
- Archive Date
- 8/30/2017
- Point of Contact
- Miles Montgomery, Phone: 7193338093
- E-Mail Address
-
louis.montgomery.2@us.af.mil
(louis.montgomery.2@us.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Award Date
- 8/31/2017
- Description
- This announcement serves as a Sources Sought Synopsis issued for the purpose of market research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 for an upcoming acquisition at the United States Air Force Academy. This sources sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. For the purpose of this acquisition, the North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 511210 and the size standard is $38.5 million. The purpose of this notice is to identify companies capable and qualified to renew software site licenses of the Solidworks Academic Research Premium Subscription Service and 2,000-seat Solidworks Education Edition. All businesses capable of providing the required software are invited to respond. Interested small business vendors must reference their 8 (a), HUB Zone, Women-owned, or Service Disabled Veteran status, if applicable. All interested vendors must submit evidence from the manufacturer that they are authorized to resell this product. The requirement is for renewal of the Solidworks Academic Research License Premium Subscription Service and the 2,000-seat Solidworks Education Edition for the period of 01 Sep 2017 - 31 Aug 2018. The Premium Subscription Service supports eight (8) Network URL licenses. The Education Edition includes: Premium Software; Electrical Professional; Parts, Assemblies and Drawings; Simulation Premium; Motion; Flow Simulation. Student Access (SEK) includes: full EDU CAD suite with FEA & Flow Simulation, Electrical Professional, Kinematics/Motion, Sustainability, Toolbox, PhotoView 360 & Plastics Certification Program - CSWA and CSWP Certification Testing. The software package selected must have these salient characteristics: -Full Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) capability -Ease of use -Shorter learning curve for new students -Fully-functional built-in CAD, CFO, and animation, with no limitations on CAD size or complexity -Functional "lofting" tool -Basic 3d shapes are easier to create and edit in Solidworks than Inventor -More intuitive layout makes it easier for incoming cadets to understand and utilize with minimal training. -Simplified tool-bars with fewer clicks to perform standard actions -Ability to export to pdf files without additional software or steps -Ease of mating objects, so that mates can easily be changed if revisions are necessary -Ability to edit configurations in Excel spreadsheets. Delivery is FOB Destination to USAF Academy, CO 80840. The specifications for this requirement are included. Comments and/or suggestions on the specifications are encouraged and can be included in your capabilities package. Interested businesses shall provide the following information: 1. Company name, mailing address, cage code, DUNS number, point of contact, telephone number and email address. 2. Business size status, e.g., 8(a), Woman Owned or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned, small business, large business, etc. 3. Appropriate written information and/or data supporting your capability to provide the stated modeling CAD (computer-aided design) software package. 4. Answers to the following questions: (include questions below as applicable, otherwise delete. Add any questions specific to the acquisition not included below). a. How long have you been in business? b. Have you provided this item in the past? c. Are you a manufacturer or supplier of the item? d. What is your lead-time for delivery? e. Have you ever performed Government contracts? f. What are your payment/discount terms? Do you offer an educational discount to universities? g. If you require different terms and conditions than those normally used by the Government, what are your commercial terms and conditions? Please feel free to provide a copy of your terms and conditions for this type of work. h. What is your estimated cost for this requirement? You will not be held to this price, it is only for market research purposes. i. Are user manuals, or any other items, included? j. Do you offer warranty coverage? If yes, provide further details. This notice is designed to locate responsible sources that have an interest, and have the ability to supply the item described herein. If your firm is capable and qualified to provide the modeling CAD (computer-aided design) software package, send the required response in writing to the primary point of contact indicated within this announcement. Responses are due no later than 29 Aug 2017, 11:59 a.m. Mountain time by e-mail. Questions and responses should be addressed to the primary contact, Miles Montgomery, Contracting Specialist, 719-333-8093 or louis.montgomery.2@us.af.mil.
- Web Link
-
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- Place of Performance
- Address: US Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80840, United States
- Zip Code: 80840
- Zip Code: 80840
- Record
- SN04643122-W 20170825/170823233254-d53df92e6276d7522fbabf89cf882fec (fbodaily.com)
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