70--Oracle Crystal Ball Application

In accordance with FAR Subpart 6.302-1, the Naval Sea Systems Command is intending to issue a sole source order to Oracle America, Inc. to procude Crystal Ball prepetual user application package. Oracle Crystal Ball ws developed by Oracle and is only available from Oracle. The Navy is able to negotiate a substantial quantity discount through Oracle. NAVSEA has been using this product to perform cost risk analysis and monte-carlo since 2004. This unique product provides standard outputs that are directly used in the Navy decision making process. Other COTS risk anaylsis software is available but would require learing a different application and compatability issues with Navy IT systems. (see numbered note 22)