DA10--TileFlow Computational Fluid Dynamics Software Licenses and Maintenance (VA-26-00012826)

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for the TileFlow Computational Fluid Dynamics Software Licenses and Maintenance. It provides the rationale for the procurement action.

• Details the specific software being procured: TileFlow Computational Fluid Dynamics Software Licenses and Maintenance.
• References the solicitation number: VA-26-00012826.
• Identifies the contracting office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Technology Acquisition Center, Eatontown NJ.
• Lists the awardee: ARCHITECHTURE SOLUTIONS LLC.
• States the award amount: $121,113.25.
• Provides the award date: 04-16-2026.
• Mentions the Product Service Code (PSC): DA10 and NAICS Code: 541519.

While this document is an award justification, it confirms the procurement of specific software licenses and maintenance. Bidders interested in similar software or services may find this information useful for market research and understanding past procurement actions. It also confirms the awardee and contract details for this specific action.

Justification for Exception to Fair Opportunity

This document justifies an exception to fair opportunity for a firm-fixed-price delivery order under the NASA SEWP V GWAC. The action is for brand name Innovative Research TileFlow Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software licenses and maintenance. The VA Office of Information and Technology (OIT) requires this software for data center and telecommunications space design and engineering assessments to ensure optimal thermal performance for new and existing Electronic Health Record Modernization facilities.

• Purchase of four brand name TileFlow software licenses.

• Unlimited product support and software updates.

• A robust CFD platform capable of reading previously created TileFlow CFD models.

• Centralized on-demand floating licensing for up to four users.

• Obtaining/maintaining VA Technical Reference Model (TRM) approval.

• Enable continued data center and telecommunications space design and engineering assessments.

• The proposed action is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside.

• The estimated value includes a 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods.

• The VA intends to issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) via NASA SEWP Quote Request Tool.

• This RFQ will be issued as a SDVOSB set-aside.

• This action is a SDVOSB set-aside.

• Market research identified at least seven SDVOSB NASA SEWP contract holders capable of competing.

• The justification cites FAR 41 U.S.C. 4106(c)(2) due to the unique and highly specialized nature of the software, stating only one awardee is capable of providing the required supplies/services.

• TileFlow is the only software identified that meets VA's requirements, including compatibility with legacy models, TRM approval, and enterprise-level analysis capabilities.

• Transitioning to alternative software would incur significant delays, costs, and administrative burden due to the need for re-development, testing, and validation of existing models and processes.