The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is soliciting offers for a leased license of the FLOW-3D(x) CFD software, including one instance of the optimization engine and a bundle of ten special optimization FLOW-3D HYDRO solver tokens. The contract term is for nine months with options for two additional years. Proposals must be submitted via email to Contract Specialist Trey Hair by September 26, 2024. Questions regarding the solicitation must also be submitted via email by September 24, 2024. The document outlines requirements for offerors, including compliance with telecommunications equipment regulations, options for price evaluations, and certifications related to small business status. Each submission will be evaluated for technical merit and cost, emphasizing low price and technical acceptability. The licensing agreement aims to enhance FERC’s computational fluid dynamics capabilities, and the document includes extensive regulatory clauses to comply with federal contracting standards. The overall purpose reflects FERC's ongoing effort to procure specialized software tools to enhance operational efficiency within federal guidelines.
The purpose of this document is to provide a brand name justification for the acquisition of FLOW-3Dx, a product developed by FLOW Science Inc., which enhances the existing FLOW-3D simulation software used by the FERC's OEP program office. FLOW-3Dx allows users to dynamically integrate new information into simulations, addressing current limitations caused by the existing single-seat licensing of FLOW-3D. The agency emphasizes that no equivalent products meet their specific needs, asserting that the uniqueness of FLOW-3Dx is essential for fulfilling government requirements. It is noted that FLOW-3Dx is the only available add-on module for FLOW-3D, reinforcing the necessity for this purchase. The document includes procedural references, detailing the justifications required for non-competitive procurements under federal guidelines, citing relevant FAR clauses that explain the conditions under which such acquisitions may proceed without full and open competition. Overall, the document underscores the importance of this product for enhancing simulation capabilities in government operations while adhering to regulatory standards.