Software - Flow 3D
ID: 80NSSC25887928QType: Special Notice
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA SHARED SERVICES CENTERSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

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Software Publishers (513210)

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IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)
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    NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) intends to issue a sole source contract for the procurement of Flow 3D software from Flow Science, Inc., the identified sole supplier, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The primary objective of this procurement is to secure maintenance and support for the Flow 3D software licensing for the year 2025, which is critical for ensuring access to software patches, support, and upgrades necessary for the functionality of the software at the Glenn Research Center (GRC). This contract will facilitate ongoing operations at the Neil Armstrong Test Facility and may accommodate both on-site and teleworking users. Interested organizations must submit their qualifications and capabilities in writing to Laura Quave at laura.a.quave@nasa.gov by 1:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on November 21, 2024, to be considered for this procurement.

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    The Research and Engineering Directorate at the Glenn Research Center (GRC) seeks the renewal of maintenance and support for its Flow 3D software licensing for the year 2025. This renewal is essential to ensure access to software patches, support, and upgrades from an authorized vendor. The selected third-party vendor must be an approved reseller, and all terms and conditions related to the order must be documented and included with the bid submissions. Services will take place at the John H. Glenn Research Center, specifically at the Neil Armstrong Test Facility, and may accommodate both on-site and teleworking users. The contract period is set from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. This statement outlines the requirements and expected scope of the maintenance and support needed for the continued functionality of critical software at GRC.
    NASA/NSSC is planning to contract with Flow Science, Inc. for the procurement of Flow 3D software under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), as Flow Science is identified as the sole supplier. The procurement will be processed at NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC) following FAR Parts 12 and 13 for commercial items and services. The relevant NAICS Code is 513210. Interested parties may submit their qualifications and capabilities to the provided point of contact by 1:00 p.m. CST on November 21, 2024. This information will be used to assess the potential for competitive procurement. The government retains discretion to decide on competition based on submissions. Communication must be in writing; oral responses are not permitted. An ombudsman is designated for this acquisition to address any concerns.
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