Licenses to Operate NUCARS software
ID: 6913G625Q300016Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF THE SECRETARY6913G6 VOLPE NATL TRANS SYS CNTRCAMBRIDGE, MA, 02142, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)

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https://sam.gov/opp/62e16f88e49442cca5fd6cc8b5cad15e/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of Transportation, through the John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, is seeking to renew two licenses for the NUCARS software, which is critical for conducting rail dynamics studies. The NUCARS software is the only validated simulation package capable of predicting the nonlinear dynamic response of North American railroads, making it essential for accessing decades of simulation results previously generated by Volpe Center engineers. The procurement is classified as a sole source award to Transportation Technology Center, Inc. DBA MxV Rail Software Products, due to the proprietary nature of NUCARS and the significant costs and delays associated with transitioning to alternative software. Interested parties can contact Darcy Hubbard at darcy.hubbard@dot.gov or by phone at 617-494-3816 for further details.

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    Darcy Hubbard
    (617) 494-3816
    Darcy.hubbard@dot.gov
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    V3332106 - Sole Source Pre Solicitation.pdf
    The Volpe National Transportation Systems Center within the Department of Transportation is seeking to renew its licenses for NUCARS software for the year 2025. NUCARS is essential for conducting rail dynamics studies and is the only simulation software validated for predicting the nonlinear dynamic response of North American railroad vehicles. A market research conducted in December 2024 identified other software options, but none are compatible with existing government data and models. The sole source justification highlights that MxV Rail is the only provider of NUCARS licenses, and transferring to another software would require extensive revalidation of existing data, resulting in significant costs and project delays. The urgency of retaining NUCARS stems from its importance in accessing decades of previous simulation results, essential for meeting agency project needs. The document outlines the critical nature of this procurement to ensure continuity and effectiveness of ongoing projects within the Structures and Dynamics Division.
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