ABAQUS Renewals
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for ABAQUS Renewals. This is a BRAND NAME ONLY requirement, but interested parties who can provide an equal item are encouraged to submit a capabilities statement and quote. The procurement is justified as non-competitive due to the unique capabilities of the ABAQUS software for predicting vibrational response of structures. Quotes are due by 1:00 PM EDT on April 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for ABAQUS Renewals, specifically including:
- SIMULIA Abaqus Analysis Tokens (YLC and PLC)
- Renewal Support Services for ALC - SIMULIA Abaqus/CAE Analysis Pack and Abaqus Analysis Tokens.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order.
- Period of Performance: Deliveries are requested by June 30, 2026.
- Set-Aside: None specified, but explicitly a BRAND NAME ONLY requirement with a non-competitive justification.
- Questions Due: April 22, 2026, by 10:00 AM EDT.
- Quotes Due: April 24, 2026, by 1:00 PM EDT.
- Published Date: April 17, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to tracy.l.mcdonough2.civ@us.navy.mil.
- Evaluation Factors: Offers will be evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Technical acceptability will be assessed first, followed by price. The Contracting Officer intends to award without discussions.
- Required Information: All responses must include Official Company Name, CAGE Code, and Point of Contact name & phone number. Each response must clearly indicate the quoter's capability to meet all specifications.
Eligibility / Brand Name Justification
This is a BRAND NAME ONLY solicitation for software from Dassault Systemes, provided by DS Government Solutions. While the government has a non-competitive justification for this sole-source procurement, interested parties who believe they can provide an equal item may submit a capabilities statement and quote package for consideration. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses is solely within the Government's discretion.