The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), intends to award a sole source contract for the purchase of an Ansys Zemax OpticStudio Premium License from ANSYS, Inc. This procurement is aimed at fulfilling specific software needs that are critical to the agency's operations, as only one responsible source can meet the requirements. The software is essential for high-performance computing applications within the IT and telecom sectors, and the purchase will be executed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with a total value not exceeding $250,000. Interested parties may express their capabilities by contacting Jamie L. Dixon at jamie.l.dixon8.civ@us.navy.mil or by phone at 202-923-1466, with responses due by May 20, 2025, at 1530 hours.