Chemical Process Simulation Software Sole Source

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial software and services, specifically a sole-source acquisition to Aspen Technology. The solicitation, numbered 140D0426Q0110, is issued by the Interior Business Center, Acquisition Services Directorate, and seeks a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order. The acquisition falls under NAICS code 513210 (Software Publishers) with a $47 million size standard and PSC DA10 (IT and Telecom - Business Application/Application Development Software As A Service). Quotes are due by February 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. The period of performance is from February 15, 2026, to February 14, 2027, with two 12-month option periods. The RFQ outlines administrative matters, including electronic invoicing through the IPP system, and detailed instructions for quotation submission, requiring a price quote and acceptance of terms. It also incorporates various FAR and DIAR provisions and clauses, including those related to System for Award Management, telecommunications equipment, and offeror representations and certifications, particularly concerning small business designations and other socio-economic factors.