SOURCES SOUGHT
70 -- Powersim Studio 8 Enterprise and Expert Licenses
- Notice Date
- 5/17/2010
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 511210
— Software Publishers
- Contracting Office
- U.S. DOE/NETLPittsburgh Campus626 Cochrans Mill RoadPO Box 10940PittsburghPA15236-0940
- ZIP Code
- 15236-0940
- Solicitation Number
- DE-SOL-0001878
- Response Due
- 5/31/2010
- Archive Date
- 6/30/2010
- Point of Contact
- Stumpf,LoraL 412-386-4675 stumpf@netl.doe.gov
- E-Mail Address
-
Stumpf,LoraL
(stumpf@netl.doe.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- Powersim Studio 8 Enterprise and Expert Licenses with software, support, and upgrade agreement and Training. It is the National Energy Technology Laboratory's (NETL) intent to award a purchase order on a sole source basis to Powersim Solutions, Inc. to purchase Studio 8 Enterprise and Expert Licenses which include software, upgrade agreements, and support. Training for the use of the software is also being purchased. This is considered a sole source to Powersim Solutions Inc. to purchase Studio 8 Enterprise and Expert Licenses. Powersim Solutions, Inc. is the sole representative here in the United States/North America of Powersim Software AS of Norway. The purpose/function of this software is for analytical purposes at NETL in the course of developing analytical tools to model Carbon Capture and Sequestration processes and impacts, and post these models on NETL's web site. NETL has two projects underway with Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) to develop a power, water, and energy model and a CO2 pipeline development model. SNL is a recognized expert in adapting Powersim's Studio 8 software system dynamic modeling capabilities to a variety of business analysis purposes. SNL will provide development support to NETL in the use of these products as well as development of further analytical products. This software is the only software which is capable of meeting the agency's needs becaus e Powersim Software AS has continued to develop their Studio 8 software, improving its versatility and providing for its adaptability to a variety of analytical problems. SNL has also developed a recognized expertise in the utilization of Powersim Software AS software for a variety of clients, both public and private entities, including analytical models for NETL as mentioned above. Another important consideration will be the software posting on NETL's website and availability for public use. The goal for the models that NETL and SNL plan to develop with Studio 8 software will be posted on NETL's website for the public to download and run. The software to be provided for this purpose is Studio 7, a streamlined version of Studio 8, capable of running the models NETL intends to post on its website. Studio 7 is free software. This combination of powerful system dynamic modeling software and associated freeware, Studio 8 and Studio 7 softwares, is unique to Powersim Softwa re AS. It is anticipated that the purchase of this unique and special purpose product shall fully and completely satisfy the agency's need and that no future or follow-on procurement is presently planned. These items are the only items available which are capable of meeting NETL's needs. This software is only available from the intended sole source supplier Powersim Solutions, Inc. No known potential alternate sources exist which could satisfy the agency's need for the software described herein. Powersim Solutions, Inc. is the only vendor that can supply the software as described. This is not a formal solicitation. This synopsis is not considered a Request for Quotation or Proposal. No solicitation document is available. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Challenges must demonstrate the capability to provide all necessary data elements. If no challenges to acquire these items are received by 5:30 p.m. EST on May 31, 2010, the government reserves the right to execute an award without publishing a solicitation. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Detailed capabilities must be submitted to lora.stumpf@netl.doe.gov no later than the time and date noted above.
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