Rockwell Emulate 3D Software to support WMS

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ) for Rockwell Emulate 3D Software to support the implementation of the SAP Material Flow Services (MFS) solution at both Red River and Tinker locations. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is issuing this solicitation via Open Market Procedures on SAM.gov. The acquisition is being conducted on a sole-source basis due to a brand-name requirement.

• Rockwell Emulate 3D Software

• Support for the implementation of the SAP Material Flow Services (MFS) solution.

• Detailed requirements are provided in the attached Bill of Materials (BoM) / Statement of Work (SOW).

• Offerors must provide a breakdown of unit prices for each item listed in the BoM.

• Compliance with Section 508 accessibility requirements for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is mandatory. Vendors must provide an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) using the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT).

• Information Assurance (IA) Workforce Improvement Program requirements apply to contract employees performing IA duties, requiring specific training and certifications.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance (Anticipated): Base: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027; Option Year 1: July 1, 2027 - June 31, 2028; Option Year 2: July 1, 2028 - June 31, 2029.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but NAICS code 513210 has a size standard of $47,000,000.

• Solicitation Number: SP4701-26-Q-0105

• Offer Due Date: May 18, 2026, 11:00 AM EST.

• Submission Method: Electronically via email to josh.stolle@dla.mil.

• Basis for Award: Lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA).

• Evaluation Criteria: Technical acceptability and lowest price.

• Period of Acceptance: 30 days.

• Set-Aside Status: 100% Small Business Set-aside – Open Market via SAM.gov.

• Attachments include: Bill of Materials (BoM) Excel Fill-in, Volunteer Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) 2.4, ICT ARS, and a Redacted J&A.

• Contact for questions: Kevin Hanlon (Kevin.hanlon@dla.mil) by May 9, 2023, 11:00 AM EST.

Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document justifies the use of other than full and open competition to award a Firm Fixed Price delivery order for two (2) brand-name specific "Rockwell Emulate3D Ultimate Edition with 8x5 support".

• Two (2) licenses for Rockwell Emulate3D Ultimate Edition with 8x5 maintenance/support for a 3-year period.

• The software includes maintenance/support for the first 12 months, with additional yearly maintenance/support required for subsequent years.

• The estimated dollar amount is not explicitly stated but is implied to cover the software and 3 years of support.

• The award will be a Firm Fixed Price delivery order.

• The period of performance for the base year is 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027, with Option Year 1 from 7/1/2027 - 6/30/2028, and Option Year 2 from 7/1/2028 - 6/30/2029.

• The software is essential for the deployment of the SAP Material Flow Services (MFS) at Red River and Tinker.

• It provides a digital twin of warehouses, replicating PLC functionality and connections to SAP, allowing for development and testing before physical implementation.

• Rockwell Automation owns the intellectual property rights to Emulate 3D software.

• Kendall Electric is identified as the only authorized regional reseller.

• The software is required to ensure compatibility with existing Allen Bradley- Rockwell automation hardware and control systems.

• Market research was conducted by reaching out to regional partners for quotes.

• Quotes were obtained from Kendall Electric, SIRC, and Strictly Teck.

• The Government will use various price analysis techniques to ensure a fair and reasonable price.

• DLA will continue to conduct ongoing reviews and survey the market to ensure full and open competition for future acquisitions.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Bill of Materials (BoM) in spreadsheet format, detailing the software licenses and maintenance/support required for the opportunity.

• Base Year (7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027): Requires 2 licenses for 'Emulate3D Ultimate Perpetual Software' along with 'Emulate3D Ultimate 8x5 maintenance / support'.
• Option Year 1 (7/1/2027 - 6/30/2028): Requires 1 instance of 'Emulate3D Ultimate 8x5 maintenance / support'.
• Option Year 2 (7/1/2028 - 6/30/2029): Requires 1 instance of 'Emulate3D Ultimate 8x5 maintenance / support'.

Bidders should use this information to accurately price the software licenses and ongoing maintenance/support as specified for each contract year. This directly impacts the cost proposal and the overall value of the bid.