Renewal (subscription) of one (1) Ansys Granta software license

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document contains local instructions, provisions, and clauses relevant to a solicitation. It outlines specific requirements and conditions for potential bidders.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

• Government Inspection and Acceptance: To be performed at 6375 Johnson Rd, Building 321, Aberdeen Proving Ground MD, 21005.

• Receiving Room Requirements (Aberdeen Proving Ground): Truck shipments accepted Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM at Logistics Warehouse, Building 321, 6375 Johnson Road. Packing slips must be affixed to packages. Contact Bldg. 321 at 410-278-4406 to coordinate deliveries.

• Proposal Exceptions: Any exceptions or conditions must be set forth in a cover letter.

• Award of Contract: No award will be made for less than full solicited quantities; proposals for less will be considered nonresponsive.

• Payment Terms: Payment terms of less than net thirty (30) days are unacceptable.

• Foreign Nationals: Offerors expecting to employ foreign nationals must submit verifying employment eligibility documentation.

• Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Equipment: Provisions 52.204-24, 52.204-25, and 52.204-26 address prohibitions and representations regarding covered telecommunications and video surveillance equipment or services, including requirements for disclosure if such equipment or services are used.

• Item Unique Identification: Clause 252.211-7003 requires unique item identification for delivered items meeting specific cost thresholds or designated in the schedule.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

• Adelphi Contracting Division Website: Offerors may access information at http://www.arl.army.mil/www/default.cfm?page=509.

• Payment Instructions: Payment requests are processed via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). Specific routing data is provided.

• Not specified in this document.

• Points of Contact: Contract Specialist Adaleta Dougherty (520-672-9586, Adaleta.dougherty2.civ@army.mil) and Contracting Officer Joseph M. Dellinger (301-394-0769, joseph.m.dellinger2.civ@army.mil) are listed.

• Tax Exemption: Exemption certificate number 30005004 covers Maryland retail sales and use tax for the Army Research Laboratory.

• DFARS Commercial Clauses: A list of selected DFARS clauses is provided, with checkboxes indicating inclusion. Key included clauses relate to compensation of former DoD officials, safeguarding covered defense information, prohibition on certain telecommunications equipment, item identification, transportation of supplies by sea, and levies on contract payments.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, serving as the only solicitation. Proposals are requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued separately. The government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, ANSYS, Inc., for the renewal (subscription) of one (1) Ansys Granta software license. This is an intent to solicit on a sole-source basis under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

• Software License Subscription Renewal for ANSYS GRANTA software.

• Specific CLINs include various Ansys GRANTA MI and Ansys GRANTA Advanced Materials licenses, including User, Enterprise Server, Additive Manufacturing, Polymers, and Metals.

• Delivery is required by January 1, 2026.

• The contract action is for supplies or services.

• Place of Delivery/Performance: U.S. Army Research Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.

• FOB point is Destination.

• This acquisition is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

• Response Date: Three (3) business days after posting by 11:59 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST).

• Offers are due via email to adaleta.dougherty2.civ@army.mil.

• The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial, applies. No addenda have been attached.

• The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, is applicable, but specific evaluation criteria are listed as N/A.

• Offerors shall include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations with its offer.

• The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies. No addenda have been attached.

• The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies, along with numerous listed FAR and DFARS clauses.

• Set-Aside Code: N/A

• NAICS Code: 513210

• Small business size standard: $47,000,000.00

• The solicitation number is W911QX26QA042.

• The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06.

• For information regarding this solicitation, contact adaleta.dougherty2.civ@army.mil.