ABAQUS (Simulia) software suite

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a justification for a sole-source, one-year, firm-fixed-price contract for ABAQUS (SIMULIA) annual software licenses, including updates, bug fixes, technical support, and training. The U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey (DEVCOM-AC) requires this software to enhance its capability in performing advanced finite element analysis for various Research, Development, Technology, and Engineering (RDT&E) projects. The government projects award in February 2026 (FYQ1).

• Annual software licenses for ABAQUS (SIMULIA) products.

• Software updates, bug fixes, technical support, and training.

• Specific licenses and quantities are detailed in the "Product List" section, including conventional and extended licenses for various ABAQUS modules (e.g., CAE Analysis Pack, Analysis Tokens, Viewer, Composites Modeler, fe-safe, XFlow).

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)

• Period of Performance: Twelve months

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated in this document, but procurement history shows significant contract values.

• This document is a justification for a sole-source procurement, not a solicitation for proposals. The Contracting Officer will publish notices per FAR 5.201 for any bids or proposals received.

• Effective competition is not feasible as DS Government Solutions is the sole source.

• This is a sole-source procurement under FAR Subpart 13.5, citing 41 U.S.C. 1901.

• No subcontracting opportunities are available.

• DS Government Solutions is identified as the original manufacturer, developer, and distributor of ABAQUS (SIMULIA) software and support, possessing exclusive access to source codes and patent rights.

• Market research indicates no other software can currently meet DEVCOM-AC's M&S Community requirements.

• The document includes a schedule impact chart illustrating the consequences of not awarding to DS Government Solutions, highlighting potential capability gaps and readiness impacts for the Army.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a justification for a sole-source, one-year, firm-fixed-price contract for ABAQUS (SIMULIA) annual software licenses, including updates, bug fixes, technical support, and training. The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Armaments Center (DEVCOM-AC) requires this software to enhance its capability to perform advanced finite element analysis for various high-priority Science & Technology projects, including the development of weapon system designs and the Extended Range Cannon Assembly (ERCA) Program. The government projects award in February 2026 (FYQ1) using RDT&E funds.

• Annual software licenses for ABAQUS (SIMULIA) products.

• Software updates, bug fixes, technical support, and training.

• Specific licenses and quantities are detailed in the "Product List," including conventional and extended licenses for various ABAQUS modules and related software like fe-safe and XFlow.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)

• Period of Performance: Twelve months

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated for this specific solicitation, but historical contract values are provided.

• This is a sole-source justification, indicating that proposals will not be solicited through full and open competition at this time.

• The government will continue to conduct market research annually to identify potential competition.

• Sole Source procurement based on 41 U.S.C. 1901 and FAR Subpart 13.501.

• DS Government Solutions is identified as the sole manufacturer, developer, and distributor with access to source codes and patent rights.

• The document references FAR Part 13.501 procedures for sole-source procurements of commercial items.

• Historical contract data and award dates are provided for similar procurements.