Notice of Intent - Sole Source - Simulia Abaqus
ID: N0016725Q1029Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC CARDEROCKBETHESDA, MD, 20817-5700, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

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

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No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/opp/d62980fb4c004d88b589a1be99b08a67/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD), intends to procure Simulia Abaqus software and associated maintenance services from Immix Technology via a sole-source contract. This procurement is essential for conducting structural evaluations of surface ship and submarine structures, leveraging the unique capabilities of the software that have been validated over three decades by NAVSEA technical personnel. Interested parties are invited to submit a capabilities statement by July 5, 2025, although this notice is not a request for competitive quotes; the government will ensure that costs are fair and reasonable based on prior assessments. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Steven Besanko at steven.besanko@navy.mil or by phone at 301-312-3357.

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    Steven Besanko
    (301) 312-3357
    steven.besanko@navy.mil
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    SF 1449 - N0016725Q1029.pdf
    The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) seeks to procure Simulia Abaqus software and associated maintenance services through a solicitation directed at a single source, Immix Technology. This process, in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, allows the government to streamline its acquisition when only one supplier can meet the specific needs. The solicitation outlines requirements for various licenses, including subscription licenses and maintenance for a one-year period starting July 15, 2025. Interested parties must submit a capabilities statement by July 5, 2025, although this is not a request for competitive quotations. The document emphasizes the role of the software in supporting structural evaluations of naval vessels and specifies various performance requirements and expected deliverables. The request includes detailed pricing structures and delivery instructions to a specific address in Bethesda, MD, under stringent regulatory clauses. This initiative illustrates the government's focus on maintaining robust software support to facilitate technical evaluations essential for naval operations.
    sole source justification.docx
    The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) is seeking approval for a sole-source contract to procure a one-year software maintenance license and support for SIMULIA ABAQUS software. This software is crucial for conducting structural evaluations of surface ship and submarine structures, with its use validated by NAVSEA technical personnel over the past three decades. The justification for this sole-source procurement rests on the unique capabilities and existing workflow of ABAQUS, minimizing risks of errors associated with transferring to alternative software. The statutory authority for bypassing full and open competition is based on only one responsible source being able to fulfill the requirements effectively. Efforts to solicit alternative offers only confirmed that ABAQUS is exclusively provided by its owner, Dassault Systems Government Solutions (DSGS), or a limited authorized reseller. The government will ensure that the costs are fair and reasonable based on prior procurement assessments and current market evaluations. Lastly, the NSWCCD plans to stay updated on available software technologies to reevaluate future procurement options and potential improvements.
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