LS-DYNA Training
ID: N0017825Q6751Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC DAHLGRENDAHLGREN, VA, 22448-5154, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

Set Aside

8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) (8AN)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/68a3b34cebe5442f90ad87c9f7d4acd5/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 9, 2025, 4:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), is seeking proposals for on-site LS-DYNA training to enhance the capabilities of its engineers in structural mechanics analysis. This training is crucial for supporting advanced hypersonic weapons programs and will cover essential topics such as theoretical foundations, material modeling, and transient analysis, scheduled for May 5–9, 2025, at the University of Mary Washington's Dahlgren Campus for ten participants. The selected contractor, Predictive Engineering Inc., will provide tailored instruction to ensure that NSWCDD staff can effectively utilize LS-DYNA in critical defense-related analyses. Interested parties must submit their quotations by April 9, 2025, with an anticipated award date of May 1, 2025; for inquiries, contact James Embrey at james.d.embrey3.civ@us.navy.mil or 540-498-5241.

Point(s) of Contact
James Embrey
(540) 498-5241
james.d.embrey3.civ@us.navy.mil
Files
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Solicitation - N0017825Q6751.pdf
Apr 2, 2025, 6:05 PM UTC
The document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Dahlgren Division for on-site LS-DYNA training. The purpose is to solicit quotations from contractors to provide customized training on the LS-DYNA structural mechanics analysis software, important for fulfilling design and analysis demands in advanced hypersonic weapons programs. The training is scheduled for May 5–9, 2025, at the University of Mary Washington's Dahlgren Campus for ten participants, with sessions covering various aspects of the software including theoretical foundations, material modeling, and transient analysis. The document specifies requirements for the contractor, government-furnished resources, security arrangements, and travel requirements. It includes clauses about payment, invoicing processes, and detailed terms for performance and contract administration. Overall, this RFQ targets specialized training to ensure the ability of NSWC staff to efficiently use LS-DYNA in critical defense-related analyses, emphasizing readiness to meet emerging operational needs. This request adheres to federal procurement processes, indicating the importance of maintaining standards and compliance within governmental contracts and training services.
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