CST Studio Suite SWM

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides a clarification regarding the Request for Quotation (RFQ).

• Question: Clarification sought on whether the RFQ is for a new perpetual license with 1 year of maintenance, or for 1 year of maintenance on an already existing perpetual license.
• Answer: The RFQ is for maintenance on an existing license.

This clarification confirms that the RFQ pertains to maintenance services for existing licenses, not new license purchases.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment extends the response due date for the solicitation.

• Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

• The Response Due Time has been changed from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM.

• The Response Due Date has been extended from February 16, 2026, to February 20, 2026.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Deliverables List, providing details on software licenses and associated quantities and license periods. It serves as an attachment to an opportunity, likely for informational purposes regarding required software.

• Item #: Sequential identifier for each deliverable.
• License #: Specific license number for the software.
• Description: Name of the software package or token.
• Qty: Quantity of the item.
• UoM: Unit of Measure (in this case, 'lot').
• License Period: The duration for which the license is valid (1 June 2026 - 31 May 2027).

This list specifies the exact software licenses required, including the 'CST Studio Suite Package' and 'CST Studio Suite Acceleration Token'. Bidders should note the quantities (3 for the package, 2 for the token) and the identical license period. This information is crucial for accurately pricing proposals and ensuring compliance with the software requirements of the opportunity.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (N0017826Q6668) issued by the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Dahlgren for CST Studio Suite Software. The acquisition is unrestricted.

• The solicitation includes requirements for CST Studio Suite Software packages. Specifically, it lists two line items:

  • Item 0001: CST Studio Suite Package, Qty 3, with License # LN00026497172.
  • Item 0002: CST Studio Suite Package, Qty 2, with License # LN00026497188.

• Both items are listed with a "Firm Fixed Price" pricing arrangement.

• The document incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including those related to commercial items, contract terms and conditions, and payment instructions.

• It also includes specific clauses related to commercial supplier agreements, warranty, data rights, and ordering.

• The Period of Performance (POP) for both items is from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027.

• The contract type is implied to be Firm Fixed Price based on the "Pricing Arrangement" noted in Section B.

• The Offer Due Date is February 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM.

• Proposals are to be submitted in accordance with FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

• Evaluation factors for award are not detailed in the provided sections (Section M is blank).

• This acquisition is marked as "Unrestricted."

• The solicitation includes detailed instructions for invoicing and payment through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system.

• It also references various FAR and DFARS clauses that bidders must adhere to.