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) has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 95314226-Q-0027) for the renewal of Ansys software licenses. The government intends to award this contract to ANSYS, Inc. as a sole-source acquisition under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). However, all proposals received prior to the closing date will be considered. Offers are due by March 12, 2026, at 11:59 AM EST.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the Software License Subscription Renewal for various ANSYS software products, including:
- 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
Delivery of these licenses is required by March 15, 2026, to the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board in Washington, DC.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ)
- Solicitation Number: 95314226-Q-0027
- NAICS Code: 513210 (Software Publishers)
- Small Business Size Standard: $47,000,000.00
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Intent to ANSYS, Inc.)
- Delivery Required By: March 15, 2026
- Offers Due: March 12, 2026, 11:59 AM EST
- Published: March 9, 2026
Evaluation
This acquisition is subject to FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors) and FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation - Commercial Items), though specific evaluation criteria are not provided. Offerors must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations) with their offer.
Additional Notes
This notice explicitly states an intent to solicit only one source (ANSYS, Inc.). However, the government will consider all proposals received by the deadline. Interested parties should review the full text of applicable FAR clauses, including 52.212-4 and 52.212-5, and other listed clauses. For any inquiries, contact danielo@dnfsb.gov.