FEMAP with NX Nastran
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 Department of the Air Force, Air Force Research Lab (AFRL/PZLET), intends to award a single-source purchase order to ATA Engineering, Inc. for FEMAP with NX Nastran software. This is a Notice of Intent, not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties capable of fulfilling this requirement should submit their information for market research purposes. Responses are due by May 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM EDT.
Purpose & Scope
This requirement is for the acquisition of FEMAP with NX Nastran software. The attached Bill of Materials (BOM) specifies the need for Siemens Nastran 2026 XaaS Subscriptions, including multiple units of E601, E521, E523, and E509 part numbers. The government contemplates a single-source award to ATA Engineering, Inc. as authorized by RFO 12.102(a). While not a competitive solicitation, information received from other sources will be considered to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Award Single Source)
- NAICS Code: 513210
- Product Service Code: 7A21 (Business Application Off The Shelf Software)
- Set-Aside: None
- Intended Awardee: ATA Engineering, Inc.
- Issuing Office: DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE, AFRL/PZLET, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
- Place of Performance: San Diego, CA 92128
Response & Deadlines
- Response Due Date: May 15, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT
- Published Date: May 8, 2026
- Submission Instructions: Responses must be emailed to the buyer, Benjamin Spencer, at benjamin.spencer.8@us.af.mil. The email subject line must read "FEMAP with NX Nastran". Attachments should be limited to .docx, .xlsx, .pptx, or .vsdx file types, as others (.zip, .exe) may be filtered.
Additional Notes
This notice is solely for market research to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. A determination by the Government for competition based on responses is at its sole discretion.