The U.S. Army Research Laboratory at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, seeks to procure a large batch of software licenses and support subscriptions. Specifically, the laboratory requires Two Hundred Thirty-One (231) annual licenses for Altair HyperWorks software, along with Thirty-Five (35) annual support and maintenance subscriptions.

The primary purpose of this acquisition is to ensure the efficient tracking and management of items through unique identification and valuation services. The selected contractor will be responsible for assigning unique identifiers to items, employing appropriate serialization methods, and submitting detailed item information. This enables the military to effectively manage its resources. Additionally, the contract includes provisions for implementing wide area workflow (WAWF) payment processes, which involve the electronic submission of payment requests and receiving reports, thus streamlining invoice handling.

The government has expressed an intent to award the contract to Altair Engineering, Inc., but stresses that it will also consider proposals from other sources. The solicitation process is a combined synopsis and a request for quotations, with an emphasis on commercial items. The procurement attracts various mandatory clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), primarily related to commercial items, security, and telecommunications. These clauses cover areas such as human trafficking, equal opportunity, and prohibiting the use of certain Chinese telecommunications equipment.

The contract, valued at an estimated cost of $5,000 or more, will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price agreement. It is scheduled to run for one year, with the potential for extensions. Offers must be submitted by 11:59 AM ET on August 2nd, 2024, to be considered.

Interested parties should direct any inquiries to Adaleta Dougherty, the responsible contract specialist. Ms. Dougherty can be contacted via email at adaleta.dougherty2.civ@army.mil or by phone at 520-672-9586.