D--Notice of Intent to Sole Source ResFracPro simulation software subscription.
ID: 89243325NFE000196Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL ENERGY TECHNOLOGY LABORATORYMORGANTOWN, WV, 26507, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/46b8ac59b54c46b09c02eb40243c310d/view
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    Posted Mar 27, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Mar 27, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 11, 2025, 5:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) intends to award a sole source contract for a subscription to the ResFracPro simulation software, which is essential for fully coupled hydraulic fracture, reservoir, and geomechanics reproduction. This proprietary software, unique to ResFrac, is critical for accurately modeling subsurface processes, as it simultaneously addresses fluid flow and fracture propagation, unlike conventional simulators that treat these processes separately. Interested parties who believe they can meet NETL's requirements must submit written evidence of their capabilities to Rebekah Parks at rebekah.parks@netl.doe.gov by 1:00 PM ET on April 11, 2025, as this notice is not a request for proposals and the government retains discretion over the procurement process.

Point(s) of Contact
Parks, Rebekah L.
(304) 285-4179
Rebekah.Parks@netl.doe.gov
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