COMSOL Multiphysics Annual Software Maintenance Subscription
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 Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) intends to award a sole source Purchase Order to COMSOL, Inc. (Burlington, MA) for annual software maintenance for COMSOL Multiphysics Version 6.0 and associated add-on modules. This is a Presolicitation Notice under FAR 13.106, indicating the government's intent to negotiate with only one source. Interested parties may submit their capabilities for consideration by June 24, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for the procurement of single-user, CPU-locked, perpetual license annual maintenance for COMSOL Multiphysics Version 6.0 software and its add-on modules. This ensures continued operational capability and support for the existing software.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Intended Awardee: COMSOL, Inc.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Product Service Code (PSC): 7A21 (Business Application Off The Shelf Software Delivered By Perpetual License)
- Response Due: June 24, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Published Date: June 17, 2026
- Intended Award Date: Prior to the end of the 4th quarter of fiscal year 2026.
Sole Source Justification
Pursuant to FAR 13.101(b), NSWCPD has determined that COMSOL, Inc. is the only responsible source capable of fulfilling the Navy's requirements for this specific software maintenance. This notice is not a request for competitive quotations.
Response Information
While this is a sole source notice, interested parties may identify their interest and capability by responding in writing via email to Karen Morris (karen.l.morris49.civ@us.navy.mil). Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A decision not to compete based on responses remains at the Government's discretion.