Altair Enterprise Suite License
ID: AMDTCNOI2500795Type: Special Notice
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYUS

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Software Publishers (513210)

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/95568c0f97c2478abdfe25f76817ad20/view
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    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), intends to procure licenses for the Altair Enterprise Suite, which includes the HyperWorks and Monarch software packages. This acquisition is critical for the NIST Engineering Laboratory to continue its research on structural performance analysis under various hazards, ensuring compatibility with existing models and data to avoid disruptions in ongoing projects. The procurement will be conducted as a sole source under FAR Subpart 13.106(b)(1), with a requirement for 21 license units, including technical support and software updates, valid from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. Interested parties must submit their responses by May 19, 2025, and can contact Jennifer Lohmeier at jennifer.lohmeier@nist.gov or 301-975-6289 for further information.

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    Jennifer Lohmeier
    (301) 975-6289
    jennifer.lohmeier@nist.gov
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    NOI_AMDTCNOI2500795.pdf
    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to sole source licenses for the Altair Enterprise Suite, specifically the HyperWorks and Monarch software packages. This acquisition is crucial for ongoing research within the NIST Engineering Laboratory, focusing on structural performance analysis under various hazards. The software’s full compatibility with existing models and data is essential to avoid disruptions that could jeopardize years of research. Altair Engineering, Inc. is the sole developer of these proprietary software packages, making it the only source for procurement. Responses to this notice can be submitted by interested parties that meet the requirements, with a deadline of May 19, 2025. The procurement will occur under the authority of FAR Subpart 13.106(b)(1), which permits the government to solicit from a single source. All interested contractors must provide specific business information, including their registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). This notice emphasizes the importance of the software for advancing NIST’s research objectives in building materials and construction technology.
    SOW_AMDTCNOI2500795.pdf
    The NIST Engineering Laboratory requires an Altair Enterprise Suite software license to continue research using existing Altair HyperWorks and Monarch software. This license is essential for structural performance analysis amidst various hazards, involving mesh generation and data manipulation. The SOW specifies a Firm-Fixed-Price quote for 21 license units, inclusive of technical support and software updates, valid from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. Delivery of the license file must occur via email by October 1, 2025, ensuring full activation for the performance period. Acceptance involves a verification process by NIST’s Subject Matter Expert, confirming operational status and support. Payment terms stipulate full transaction upon receipt and verified acceptance of licenses by designated officials. This document underscores the importance of obtaining the necessary software for advancing NIST's research capabilities in engineering and infrastructure development.
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