Ansys licenses for DNFSB
Overview
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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 Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) intends to award a sole-source contract to ANSYS, Inc. for the renewal of ANSYS software licenses. This action is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 95314226-Q-0027) for commercial items, justified under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) due to ANSYS being the only responsible source. While the government intends to award to ANSYS, other proposals received by the closing date will be considered. Proposals are due March 12, 2026, by 11:59 AM EST.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the Software License Subscription Renewal of critical ANSYS software licenses, essential for the DNFSB to conduct modeling and analyses vital for public health and safety. The specific licenses include:
- Ansys CFD Premium Solver – TECS
- Ansys Mechanical Enterprise – TECS
- Ansys CFD Premium – TECS
- Ansys CFD PrepPost – TECS
- Ansys Discovery Pro – TECS
- Ansys HPC Pack - TECS
The period of performance for these licenses is from March 15, 2026, to March 14, 2027.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ), intended as a Purchase Order under FAR Part 13, Firm Fixed Price.
- Estimated Value: $59,000.00
- NAICS Code: 513210 (Software Publishers), with a small business size standard of $47,000,000.00.
- Delivery: Required by March 15, 2026, to Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, Washington, DC.
- Proposal Due: March 12, 2026, 11:59 AM EST.
- Published: March 9, 2026.
Set-Aside
This is an intent to sole source to ANSYS, Inc., citing "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements." Therefore, no specific set-aside designation applies. The justification also notes it as a "Brand Name Buy."
Evaluation
The Government intends to award to ANSYS, Inc. based on the determination that no other source can satisfy the agency's requirements without significant loss of functionality, increased costs, or delays. However, all proposals received prior to the closing date and time will be considered. The justification for limiting competition cites "unusual and compelling urgency" as per FAR 13.501 and FAR 5.202(a)(2).
Additional Notes
The DNFSB relies heavily on ANSYS software for critical analyses, and its personnel are trained in its use. Market research indicates that while other software exists, no single vendor offers the full suite of required capabilities without substantial costs and delays associated with re-training or re-developing models.