LS-DYNA Software Licenses
ID: AMDTCNOI2501733Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYDEPT OF COMMERCE NISTGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

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Software Publishers (513210)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/opp/03e7d96a593341ab800701dea7c5c57a/view
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    Description

    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with ANSYS, Inc. for the procurement of LS-DYNA Large System Core software licenses. This software is essential for ongoing research projects across multiple divisions at NIST, including finite element modeling and analysis of materials and structural systems under various loading scenarios. The LS-DYNA software is critical for ensuring compatibility with existing models and data generated from previous research, thereby supporting NIST's mission to enhance the safety and sustainability of the nation's infrastructure. Interested parties may submit their capabilities in writing to Collin Randall at collin.randall@nist.gov by July 30, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, as this notice is not a solicitation for quotes.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Collin Randall
    (301) 975-6728
    collin.randall@nist.gov
    Lauren P. Roller
    (301) 975-3062
    lauren.roller@nist.gov
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