Sole Source- MathWorks

Florida Gulf Coast University is conducting a sole source procurement for MATLAB and Simulink software licenses from MathWorks under Regulation 6.025, citing the exclusive availability of the software with no viable alternatives. The solicitation, posted on May 12, 2026, requires responses by May 14, 2026, through an electronic portal, with suppliers given only a 48-hour window to respond before the award is finalized. The procurement supports campus-wide, unlimited academic use for students and faculty, ensuring continuity in teaching, research, and learning activities, particularly ahead of the upcoming fall semester. No pricing, contract value, or detailed financial terms are disclosed, and the award does not involve competitive evaluation or traditional cost analysis. The place of performance is in Florida, with no physical delivery or packaging requirements as the software is digitally licensed. The justification relies entirely on product uniqueness, with affirmations that MathWorks is the sole provider and no commercial substitutes exist. No formal contract clauses, evaluation factors, invoice instructions, payment details, accounting codes, or designated contracting personnel are specified. The supplier, identified only by the contact Scott Benway of MathWorks, has not provided a UEI or CAGE code, and no socioeconomic or size status information is included. The procurement is exempt from standard federal acquisition competition requirements, justified solely under institutional and FAR exceptions for non-competitive sourcing, with acceptance implied at the university’s locations within Florida.