LS Dyna SWM
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 Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) is soliciting quotations for Ansys LTSC LS-Dyna Large System Core licenses. This is a sole-source brand-name requirement (FAR 6.103-1(b)) for products manufactured by Ansys, Inc., with competition among authorized resellers. The acquisition will be a Firm Fixed-Price order, awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Quotations are due April 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
NSWCDD intends to procure 125 units (1 Lot) of LTSC LS-Dyna Large System Core licenses. The required license period is from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027. All associated costs, including shipping and freight to Dahlgren, VA 22448-5114, as well as any tariff or duty charges, must be included in the quoted price. No additional costs will be accepted after award.
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Number: N0017826Q6700 (RFQ)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- NAICS Code: 513210
- PSC Code: DA10 - IT and Telecom - Business Application/Application Development Software as a Service
- Period of Performance: May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027
- Response Due: April 9, 2026, by 12:00 p.m. EST
- Anticipated Award Date: May 9, 2026
- Published Date: March 31, 2026
Eligibility & Submission
- Set-Aside: Sole Source (Brand Name)
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and provide documentation from Ansys, Inc. confirming their status as an authorized reseller or distributor of the quoted brand-name item(s). Quotations without this documentation may not be considered.
- Submission: Quotations must be submitted in response to RFQ N0017826Q6700. Offerors should complete blocks 12, 17, 23, and 24 of the attached SF 1449. Submission constitutes unconditional agreement to the solicitation's terms and conditions.
- Evaluation: Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Offerors are encouraged to submit published or historical pricing data to support price analysis.
Contact Information
For questions regarding this synopsis/solicitation, contact Heather Hostinsky via email at heather.g.hostinsky.civ@us.navy.mil prior to the RFQ closing. Reference Synopsis/Solicitation Number N0017826Q6700 in the subject line.