Intent to Award Sole Source - ABAQUS software
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2396 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL PZLEWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

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Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/dde9fb75201c409e8195cc3ec7b66883/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the United States Air Force, intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract to ImmixGroup, Inc. for the renewal of SIMULIA software ABAQUS/CAE licenses and analysis tokens. This procurement aims to secure essential software tools that support ongoing research and development initiatives at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL/RXOC), with a base period of performance lasting 12 months and three additional 12-month options available. Interested parties may submit capability statements for consideration within seven days of the notice, with responses due by April 24, 2025, and the anticipated award date set for April 30, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Benjamin Spencer at benjamin.spencer.8@us.af.mil.

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    Benjamin Spencer
    benjamin.spencer.8@us.af.mil
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    FAR8_LS_JA_ABAQUS_Redacted.pdf
    FY25 Abaqus Bill of Materials w OY.xlsx
    The file pertains to a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL/RXOC) related to the renewal of subscriptions for SIMULIA Abaqus products. It outlines a list of items, specifically the extended tokens for the SIMULIA Abaqus software, which is categorized as a "trusted product." The document specifies the quantities and the proposed period of performance (PoP) for each subscription, which runs from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. Additionally, the renewal includes three optional years extending through 2028, reflecting the commitment to maintaining access to these essential modeling tools. The structure of the document reinforces the need for precise procurement details, including descriptions of products and associated timeframes, underscoring the importance of these licenses in supporting ongoing research and development initiatives at the AFRL.
    IASS_ABAQUS.docx
    The United States Air Force intends to issue a Firm-Fixed-Price order to ImmixGroup, Inc. for the renewal of SIMULIA software ABAQUS/CAE licenses and analysis tokens, with a projected award date of April 30, 2025. The contract will have a 12-month base period of performance, extendable by three additional 12-month options. This notice serves as an intention to award without seeking competitive quotations; however, interested parties may submit capability statements within seven days for consideration. Key information required from contractors includes contact details, business size classification based on the specified NAICS code, socio-economic status, and product compliance with outlined specifications. The document also emphasizes that all responses should be unclassified and submitted by April 24, 2025, with any questions directed to the listed contact person. The government's discretion determines whether to proceed with a competitive procurement based on responses received. This notice reflects the procedural norms associated with government RFPs, targeting compliance and transparency while allowing for potential small business set-aside considerations.
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