Silicon Expert Software Renewal

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Product Specification Sheet for Software Supplies, specifically detailing the renewal of the Silicon Expert Tool for the Systems Readiness Directorate – DEVCOM AvMC. It lists specific software components and professional services required.

• P5 | BOM Manager - Loyalty Package: Includes 1 floating seat, 5k manufacturer parts, unlimited Part Search and BOM Risk.
• P5 | BOM Manager Floating Seat: Additional floating seats for the P5 platform (QTY 3).
• P5 | BOM Manager Part Search Floating Seat: Additional floating seats for the P5 platform, Part Search Only module (QTY 14).
• P5 | ACL: Add-on for Approved Component Library Module for P5 platform (QTY 1).
• P5 | Additional Parts: Additional parts added to BOM Manager limit (QTY 305,000).
• P5 | Compliance 2.0 dd: Add-on Compliance Module for P5 Platform (QTY 1).
• Professional Services | GeoRisk: Geo Risk Report for 5 manufacturers, up to 500 manufacturer parts (QTY 1).
• Professional Services | Business Intelligence Dashboard: PowerBI for 12 months for 3 floating seats (QTY 1).

This specification sheet details the exact software licenses and professional services required for the Silicon Expert Tool renewal. Bidders must ensure their proposals accurately reflect these specifications and quantities to meet the government's needs. The document notes that these items are unique to one manufacturer (Silicon Expert) and not offered through government resellers, which may impact sourcing and pricing strategies for potential bidders.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Memorandum for Record justifying limiting competition for a procurement at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. It outlines the rationale for a brand name specific requirement.

• Contracting Activity: Identifies the agency involved.
• Description of Action: Specifies if it's a New Requirement or Follow-on, the Contract Vehicle (GSA: BPA), and Pricing/Contract Type (Fixed Price).
• Proposed Contractor: Placeholder for contractor information.
• Brand Name Buy: Indicated as 'Yes'.
• Description of Services or Supplies: Details the "Silicon Expert" software, described as a unique, manufacturer-specific, web-based, subscription, predictive tool. It lists specific functionalities including bill of material import, critical component identification, form/fit/function alternates, counterfeit risk information, datasheet access, aftermarket sources, availability, and discontinuance notices.
• Period of Performance: June 22, 2026 - June 21, 2027.
• Desired Award Date: June 21, 2026.
• Total Value: Redacted.
• Authority Cited: Primarily FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) "Only One Awardee is Capable" and FAR 16.505(a)(4) "Brand Name".
• Reasons for Authority Cited: Elaborates on the brand name specific requirement for Silicon Expert, detailing its unique capabilities.
• Market Research: States that Silicon Expert is the only predictive tool found for counterfeit risk and historic part datasheets, with a high recognition rate for the Army part library. Other reviewed products (Total Parts Plus, QStar) lacked these specific features.

This document indicates a brand name restriction for the "Silicon Expert" tool, suggesting that proposals must be for this specific product or equivalent capabilities that meet the detailed specifications. It provides the justification for this restriction and details the period of performance and desired award date, which are crucial for bidders to assess their capacity and interest.