MCNP and Abaqus Based Reactor Multiphysics (MARM) Training
ID: 80NSSC25901578QType: Special Notice
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA SHARED SERVICES CENTERSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

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EDUCATION/TRAINING- OTHER (U099)

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https://sam.gov/opp/3d15cef9db874dd3a0e31922bf795676/view
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    NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to procure specialized training on MCNP and Abaqus Based Reactor Multiphysics (MARM) from Vedas Tech LLC, the sole source for this requirement. The training is critical for enhancing technical competencies in nuclear core modeling and will take place at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, from April 23, 2025, to June 13, 2025. This initiative is vital for advancing NASA's high-priority project SENTRE, as it addresses the unique capabilities of the MARM+ software and the need for tailored training materials due to the absence of existing resources. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities by 7 a.m. Central Standard Time on April 23, 2025, with all inquiries directed to Procurement Specialist Shanna Patterson at shanna.l.patterson@nasa.gov.

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    Shanna Patterson
    shanna.l.patterson@nasa.gov
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    SATPC0038215 Tab 04 4 SOW.pdf
    Vedas Engineering has been contracted by NASA Marshall Space Flight Center to deliver a specialized workshop on multiphysics training, focusing on nuclear, mechanical, and simulation engineering. The training comprises three modules: 1. **Steady State Fundamentals** - Covers mesh creation in Abaqus and CAD software, criticality definitions, and integrates various analytical approaches while addressing limitations. 2. **Steady State Coupled Analysis** - Explains coupled radiation and heat transfer analysis in Abaqus, examining the impacts of neutron and gamma heating, along with the integration of heat pipes and exchangers. 3. **Transient Analysis** - Focuses on reactor kinetics, startup and shutdown operations, incorporating dynamics, subroutines, and analyzing transient scenarios linked to heat removal and reactor behavior. Each module requires attendees to have foundational knowledge in the relevant engineering disciplines. The initiative underscores the need for custom training materials due to a lack of existing resources, highlighting Vedas Engineering's commitment to fulfilling NASA's specialized educational requirements. The document details the training's scope, scheduling, and methodologies, reflecting its importance in advancing technical competencies at NASA.
    SATPC0038215 Tab 06 RDSS..pdf
    The NASA Shared Services Center recommends negotiating exclusively with Vedas Tech LLC for Specialized Multiphysics Training due to the unique capabilities of their MARM+ software, which integrates multiple disciplines essential for nuclear core modeling. The training is critical, with a projected timeline from April 23, 2025, to June 13, 2025, and no viable alternative vendors currently known, ensuring rapid acquisition aligns with NASA's high-priority project SENTRE. Utilizing another source could significantly delay project timelines by 6 to 8 months, risking the completion of key capabilities related to nuclear core behavior analysis. The document outlines the necessity of access to the software’s lead developer for effective training, emphasizing the time-sensitive nature of the project related to critical results needed for advancing NASA's initiatives in multiphysics modeling.
    SATPC0038215 Tab 07 Capability Statement SAM.gov.pdf
    NASA's NSSC requires specialized training on MCNP and Abaqus Based Reactor Multiphysics (MARM). To fulfill this requirement, the agency plans to issue a sole-source contract to VEDAS TECH LLC, the only provider of this training. The performance will take place at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), and the procurement will follow FAR Parts 12 and 13 for commercial items and services. The procurement is classified under NAICS Code 541715. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities by 7 a.m. Central Standard Time on April 23, 2025, to assess the potential for competitive procurement. However, the government's decision not to pursue a competitive process remains at its discretion. All communications must be in writing, and oral responses will not be accepted. The contact for any inquiries is Procurement Specialist Shanna Patterson. This document reflects NASA's objective to secure necessary training while adhering to federal procurement regulations.
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