ContractSpecial Notice

Intent to Award Sole Source - Metacomp Technologies

DEPT OF DEFENSE IASS482026
Response Deadline
Apr 11, 2026
Deadline passed
Days Remaining
0
Closed
Set-Aside
Full & Open
Notice Type
Special Notice

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of the Air Force’s Air Force Research Laboratory intends to make a sole-source, firm-fixed-price award to Metacomp Technologies, Inc. for renewal of CFD++ and MIME software licenses used by AFRL’s High Speed Systems Division to support in-house research on aerodynamic and combustion processes in high-speed flight. The work covers a 12-month license renewal with specific quantities and usage scenarios across Air Force and DoD HPCMP sites, including support for both classified and unclassified systems. The license renewal period runs from March 2026 through March 2027, and the associated BOM identifies CFD++ CR+IF and EDP license types, including named-user and desktop system terms with special DoD HPCMP replacement pricing. This is a notice of intent to award rather than a request for competitive bids, but responsible sources may submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations by email no later than April 11, 2026, at 0900 EST, limited to 10 unclassified pages.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
513210
Software Publishers
PSC Code
7B20
IT AND TELECOM - HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTE (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE)

Solicitation Documents

2 Files
IASS_Metacomp Renewal.docx
Word27 KBApr 8, 2026
AI Summary
The United States Air Force intends to issue a sole-source, firm-fixed-price order to Metacomp Technologies, Inc. by May 1, 2026, for a 12-month renewal of CFD++ and MIME software licenses. These brand-name licenses are crucial for the Air Force Research Laboratory, High Speed Systems Division (AFRL/RQH) to analyze aerodynamic and combustion processes in high-speed flight, supporting in-house research. The notice details specific software quantities and usage scenarios for various Air Force sites, including classified and unclassified systems. This notice is not a request for competitive bids, but responsible sources can submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations within three business days for consideration. The Government will use these submissions to decide whether to proceed with a competitive procurement or a small business set-aside. Contractors must provide company information, socioeconomic status, CAGE Code/DUNS, and a product quote demonstrating how their offering meets specified characteristics. Responses, limited to 10 unclassified pages, are due via email by April 11, 2026, 0900 EST.
BOM_RQH-SoftwareMaintenance-CFDLicenseRenew.xlsx
Excel13 KBApr 8, 2026
AI Summary
This Bill of Materials outlines the renewal of CFD++ software licenses for various Department of Defense (DoD) High-Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP) sites, including AFRL/RQ, ERDC, and NAVY DSRC. The licenses cover CFD++ CR+IF (Compressible, Real Gas and Incompressible Fluid) and EDP (Eulerian Dispersed Phase Add on Module) versions for named users. The period of performance for the annual license fees is from March 2026 to March 2027, with desktop system licenses valid for 12 months ARO. Pricing includes special DoD HPCMP replacement pricing for unclassified or classified systems, with limitations on users and cores for desktop systems. The document details specific part numbers for each license type and site.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedApr 8, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineApr 11, 2026
expiryArchive DateApr 26, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Office
AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY

Point of Contact

Name
Stephen Wenclewicz

Place of Performance

Dayton, Ohio, UNITED STATES

Official Sources