7B--Notice of Intent to Sole Source (2) Gurobi Optimizer Floating Uses Licenses Sub
ID: 89243325QFE000477Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL ENERGY TECHNOLOGY LABORATORYMORGANTOWN, WV, 26507, USA

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - COMPUTE: MAINFRAME (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7B21)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9caa04b7d33b4f4c9b1eb0a831d974d3/view
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    Description

    The Department of Energy, specifically the National Energy Technology Laboratory, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the procurement of two Gurobi Optimizer Floating Use Licenses. This procurement aims to acquire licenses for advanced optimization software that is critical for various computational tasks within the department's projects. The Gurobi Optimizer is widely recognized for its efficiency in solving complex mathematical problems, making it an essential tool for the department's research and development efforts. Interested parties can reach out to Rebekah L. Parks at Rebekah.Parks@netl.doe.gov or call 304-285-4179 for further inquiries regarding this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Parks, Rebekah L.
    (304) 285-4179
    Rebekah.Parks@netl.doe.gov
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