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) purchase order for ABAQUS Renewals, including software licenses and support services. This is a BRAND NAME ONLY requirement, justified for non-competitive procurement due to the unique capabilities of the ABAQUS software essential for submarine propulsor and appendage analysis. Quotes are due by April 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the renewal of ABAQUS software licenses and associated support services. Specific items include:
- SIMULIA Abaqus Analysis Tokens (YLC and PLC)
- Renewal Support Services for ALC - SIMULIA Abaqus/CAE Analysis Pack
- Renewal Support Services for Abaqus Analysis Tokens The software is critical for predicting vibrational responses of structures, particularly for submarine propulsors and appendages.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order.
- Period of Performance: Deliveries requested by June 30, 2026.
- Set-Aside: None specified; this is a BRAND NAME ONLY requirement, with a non-competitive procurement justification in place.
- Product/Service Code: 7A21 - Business Application Off The Shelf Software.
- Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD 20817.
- Department/Agency: Dept Of Defense / DEPT OF THE NAVY / NSWC CARDEROCK.
Submission & Evaluation
- Solicitation Number: RFQ N0016726Q1082.
- Evaluation: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Technical acceptability will be assessed first, followed by price. The Contracting Officer intends to award without discussions.
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to tracy.l.mcdonough2.civ@us.navy.mil.
- Submission Deadline: 1:00 PM EDT on Friday, April 24, 2026.
- Questions Deadline: 10:00 AM EDT on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Eligibility / Notes
This is a BRAND NAME ONLY solicitation. While a non-competitive procurement justification is in place, interested parties who can provide an equal item may identify their interest by submitting a capabilities statement and quote package. However, a determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based on responses is solely within the Government's discretion. All responses must include Official Company Name, Cage Code, and Point of Contact name & phone number, and clearly indicate the quoter's capability to meet all specifications.