Purchase COMSOL License Renewal
ID: N00173-25-Q-1301236528Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORYWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

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Software Publishers (513210)

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IT AND TELECOM - APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A20)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), intends to award a sole source contract for the renewal of a COMSOL license to Comsol Inc. This procurement is essential for maintaining access to advanced simulation software that supports various research and development projects within the Navy. The purchase will be executed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with a focus on ensuring that the requirements are met efficiently, and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000. Interested parties may express their capabilities to respond to this requirement by contacting James Buie at james.buie@nrl.navy.mil before the closing date of March 17, 2025, at 0800 hours.

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