Eight (8) Licenses for Synopsys Electronic Design Automation Tools

COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS1. Class Code: 7A2. NAICS Code: 5415123. Subject: The Advanced Electronics (AE) Branch of the Sensors and Electron Devices Directorate (SEDD) at the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) requires the purchase of the software listed below in support of the Energy Efficient Devices (EED) Program. The following licenses for Synopsys Electronic Design Automation Tools:Quantity (qty) one (1) Formality Base LicenseQty one (1) Fusion Compiler Base Package LicenseQty two (2) IC Validator Elite LicenseQty one (1) IC Validator Workbench License (GUI for IC Validator)Qty one (1) Library Compiler LicenseQty one (1) PrimeTime Elite LicenseQty one (1) StarRC Base LicenseSoftware License - Period of Performance (PoP): (February 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024)4. Solicitation Number: W911QX24Q00565. Set-Aside Code: N/A6. Response Date: ONE (1) BUSINESS DAY AFTER POSTING7. Place of Delivery/Performance: U.S. Army Research Laboratory Sensors and Electron Devices

Directorate (SEDD)2800 POWDER MILL ROADCCAP-SCAADELPHI MD 20783-11388. (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCEThe proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government is soliciting and negotiating with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to is Synopsys, Inc., Unique Entity ID: K8W2J2DS9FN1, CAGE Code: 0WJ76, 675 ALMANOR AVE, SUNNYVALE, CA 94085 USA. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all proposals received prior to the closing date and time of this solicitation. (ii) The solicitation number is W911QX24Q0056. This acquisition is issued as an Request for Quote (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-02. (iv) The associated NAICS code is 541512. The small business size standard is The small business size standard is $34,000,000.00. (v) The following is a list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable):CLIN 0001 Quantity of eight (8) Licenses for Synopsys Electronic Design Automation Tools:• Quantity (qty) one (1) Formality Base License• Qty one (1) Fusion Compiler Base Package License• Qty two (2) IC Validator Elite License• Qty one (1) IC Validator Workbench License (GUI for IC Validator)• Qty one (1) Library Compiler License• Qty one (1) PrimeTime Elite License• Qty one (1) StarRC Base License• Software License - Period of Performance (PoP): (February 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024) (vi) Description of requirements: The Advanced Electronics (AE) Branch of the Sensors and Electron Devices Directorate (SEDD) at the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) requires the purchase of the software listed below in support of the Energy Efficient Devices (EED) Program. The following licenses for Synopsys Electronic Design Automation Tools:• Quantity (qty) one (1) Formality Base License• Qty one (1) Fusion Compiler Base Package License• Qty two (2) IC Validator Elite License• Qty one (1) IC Validator Workbench License (GUI for IC Validator)• Qty one (1) Library Compiler License• Qty one (1) PrimeTime Elite License• Qty one (1) StarRC Base License• Software License - Period of Performance (PoP): (February 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024) (vii) Delivery is required no later than one (1) business day after contract award (ACA). Delivery shall be made to the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL), Adelphi, MD 20783. Acceptance shall be performed at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL), Adelphi, MD 20783. The FOB point is Destination. (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this provision: NONE. (ix) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 (with its Alternate I), Offeror Representations with its offer. NONE (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this clause NONE. (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items and the selected clauses listed in DFARS 212.301 Solicitation provisions and Contract Clauses for the Acquisition of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR/DFARS clauses cited in this clause are applicable: 52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS (JUN 2020)52.204-27 PROHIBITION ON A BYTEDANCE COVERED APPLICATION (JUN 2023)52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT’ INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (NOV 2021)52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (MAR 2023)52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003)52.222-19 CHILD LABOR – COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (NOV 2023)52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (APR 2015)52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (SEP 2016)52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (JUN 2020)52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUN 2020)52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON VETERANS (JUN 2020)52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (NOV 2021)52.223-18 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING (JUN 2020)52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (FEB 2021)52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER—SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)52.232-36 PAYMENT BY THIRD PARTY (MAY 2014) (xiii) The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply (full text of all FAR/DFARS clauses that contain fill-in information, as well as all local clauses, can be found in the attached Provisions and Clauses Full-Text document): 52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018)52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (AUG 2020)52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (AUG 2020)52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (NOV 2021)52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE252.203-7000 REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (SEP 2011)252.204-7000 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION (OCT 2016)252.204-7012 SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION AND CYBER INCIDENT REPORTING (JAN 2023)252.211-7003 ITEM IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JAN 2023)252.232-7003 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS (DEC 2018)252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACTTECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACTTYPE OF CONTRACTGOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCEPAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD)TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (ARL)PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONSRECEIVING ROOM – ALCDFARS COMMERCIAL CLAUSESEXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSALAWARD OF CONTRACTADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URLFOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMINGPAYMENT TERMS (xiv) This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as N/A (xv) The following notes apply to this announcement: In accordance with FAR 32.003, contract financing cannot not be provided for this acquisition. (xvi) Offers are due one (1) business day after posting by 11:59 AM ET, by email to Contract Specialist Douglas Dennard douglas.c.dennard.civ@army.mil or Acquisition Specialist, Alex Gilliam alex.p.gilliam.ctr@army.mil (xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Contract Specialist Douglas Dennard douglas.c.dennard.civ@army.mil or Acquisition Specialist, Alex Gilliam alex.p.gilliam.ctr@army.mil