Zuken Software

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Class Justification and Approval (J&A) for an exception to fair opportunity under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 16.5, specifically for brand-name software support. It outlines the rationale for procuring software support for previously purchased, commercial off-the-shelf, brand-name software that is already integrated into the agency's infrastructure.

This J&A supports a 5-year period of software support requirements, estimated to begin January 1, 2026, and extend through December 31, 2030. Individual procurements will be awarded as firm-fixed-price contracts or delivery orders through authorized resellers, utilizing contract vehicles such as NASA SEWP, Army CHESS, GSA Schedules, or the open market via beta.SAM.gov. The document indicates that while competition will be sought among authorized resellers, the justification is based on the essential nature of the specific brand-name software and the inability of other products to integrate seamlessly without significant changes to the existing infrastructure. Market research will be conducted for each individual requirement to confirm the necessity of brand-name support. The document also mentions potential for small business set-asides and coordination with the DISA Office of Small Business Programs. Questions regarding this justification should be referred to Matthew Cassady.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (RFQ) for commercial items, specifically software subscriptions and related services. The government is procuring these items to support its operational needs.

The solicitation details the following specific items:

• E3 cable Professional Subscription (floating)
• E3 Formboard Subscription (floating)
• Harness Builder Extensions and Library Floating Subscription
• E3 ExtendedConnectorHandling for E3.cable Subscription floating
• E3 panel incl. routing option Subscription floating
• PDF Output 1 user Subscription floating
• E3 3D SolidEdge Flattening Unlimited Sheets Floating Time based license with remix
• Engineering Services Package for E3

All items are listed as Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) with software support effective from the Date of Award through February 12, 2027. The government is authorized to receive new releases or upgrades at no additional cost between February 13, 2026, and the date of award. Partial deliveries will not be accepted. FOB is Destination for all items.

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but indicated as RFQ. The items are listed as Firm-Fixed Price (FFP).

• Period of Performance: Software support effective from Date of Award through February 12, 2027.

• Estimated Value: Not stated in the provided pages.

• Offer Due Date: 01:00 PM, March 5, 2026.

• Evaluation Factors: The procurement is a sole source negotiated procurement. Offers will be evaluated based on technical acceptability and price reasonableness. Technical factors include being from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or authorized reseller, providing completed pricing and representations, satisfying the government's entire requirement, and having a valid System for Award Management (SAM) registration. Price will be evaluated based on correct calculation and clarity of pricing, with the government reserving the right to perform a price realism analysis.

• The acquisition is listed as "UNRESTRICTED" with a NAICS code of 513210 and a size standard of $47,000,000.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference.

• DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, is applicable for all line items, requiring DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).