Abaqus Software
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 United States Air Force intends to issue a Firm-Fixed-Price sole source order for Abaqus Software to immixTechnology, Inc. This Special Notice serves as a Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source, but the Government is soliciting capability statements from other responsible sources to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. Responses are due by March 16, 2026, 3:00 PM EST.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for Abaqus Software, a powerful suite for Finite Element Analysis (FEA) used to optimize product development, enhance performance, and minimize costs and risks through advanced simulation capabilities. Specific items include:
- SIMULIA Abaqus/CAE Extended: 9 units
- SIMULIA Abaqus Extended Tokens: 55 units
- SIMULIA Abaqus Borrow: 1 unit
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Order (intended)
- Intended Awardee: immixTechnology, Inc.
- Intended Award Date: On or about March 31, 2026
- Period of Performance: 12 months
- PSC: 7A21 (Business Application Off The Shelf Software)
- NAICS: 513210 (Size Standard: $47M)
- Place of Performance: Wright Patterson AFB, OH
Set-Aside & Competition
This is a Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source; therefore, no set-aside is currently designated. However, the Government will consider capability statements to determine if a full and open competitive procurement or a small business set-aside competitive procurement is appropriate. If a small business set-aside occurs, FAR 52.219-14 (Limitation on Subcontracting) will apply.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation addressing how their product meets the specified characteristics. Submissions must include:
- Points of contact, addresses, email, phone numbers.
- Identification as a large U.S. business, small U.S. business, or foreign business (based on NAICS 513210).
- Identification of any socioeconomic status (e.g., WOSB, 8(a), SDVOSB).
- Company CAGE Code or DUNS Number.
Responses must be UNCLASSIFIED, limited to 10 pages in a Microsoft Word compatible format.
Deadlines & Contact
- Response Due: March 16, 2026, 3:00 PM EST
- Submission Email: Glenn Wellman at glenn.wellman@us.af.mil
- Questions: Direct to Glenn Wellman via email.