ContractSpecial Notice

Flow-3D Additional License

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION• 80NSSC26920527Q
Response Deadline
Dec 5, 2025
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Full & Open
Notice Type
Special Notice

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to procure additional licenses for the FLOW-3D software from Flow Science, Inc., as part of a sole-source requirement. This procurement involves leasing four additional licenses for the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software, which is critical for ongoing projects at NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio, and is essential for maintaining operational efficiency and mission support. The contract will cover the period from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, and includes maintenance services as well as new requirements related to the use of Artificial Intelligence in contract performance. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities by December 5, 2025, to potentially influence the procurement decision, with Shanna Patterson serving as the primary contact for inquiries.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
513210
Software Publishers
PSC Code
DA10
IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE

Solicitation Documents

3 Files
SATPC0040050 Tab 06 RDSS..pdf
PDF•198 KB•Dec 3, 2025
AI Summary
NASA's Glenn Research Center (GRC) recommends a sole-source negotiation with Flow Science, Inc. for the renewal of FLOW-3D software licenses and support. This action, estimated from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, is due to Flow Science Inc. being the original developer and sole provider of the proprietary FLOW-3D CFD software. GRC has made significant financial and personnel investments in the software, and transitioning to an alternative would incur substantial costs, require duplicating extensive work on input files and models, and cause unacceptable delays to time-sensitive projects. Maintaining the current licensing structure is deemed essential for uninterrupted mission support and operational efficiency, expanding GRC's existing permanent FLOW-3D licensing.
SATPC0040050 Tab 04 4 SOW..pdf
PDF•173 KB•Dec 3, 2025
AI Summary
NASA Glenn Allen Research Center requires the lease of four additional licenses for the CFD software program, FLOW-3D. Each license includes one solver instance token and up to forty core tokens per instance, with maintenance service included. The lease term is from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. The place of performance is the NASA John H. Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, OH. The contract also incorporates new requirements regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) during contract performance and for the acquisition of covered AI systems or services, as defined by OMB memo M-25-22, effective September 2025.
SATPC0040050 Tab 07 Capability Statement SAM.gov.pdf
PDF•109 KB•Dec 3, 2025
AI Summary
NASA/NSSC intends to award a sole source contract to FLOW SCIENCE, INC for a Flow-3D Additional License, citing FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) as the authority due to the company being the sole provider. The procurement will be handled by NASA/NSSC, with performance at NASA/Glenn Research Center (GRC). This acquisition will follow FAR Part 12 and Part 13 for commercial items and services, under NAICS Code 513210. Interested organizations may submit capabilities by December 5, 2025, to potentially influence a competitive procurement decision. Shanna Patterson is the primary point of contact.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedDec 3, 2025
deadlineResponse DeadlineDec 5, 2025
expiryArchive DateDec 20, 2025

Agency Information

Department
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
Sub-Tier
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
Office
NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER

Point of Contact

Name
Shanna Patterson

Place of Performance

Cleveland, Ohio, UNITED STATES

Official Sources

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