Siemens Software Licenses

SOL #: N6893626Q5049Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER

CHINA LAKE, CA, 93555-6018, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

Business Application Off The Shelf Software Delivered By Perpetual License, Which Also Encompasses Enterprise Level Software Enabling Mission Capability And Business Operational Support. (7A21)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/cca08e387aca43b6b26194a8ea545fcb/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 9, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 12, 2026

Response Deadline

Feb 25, 2026, 8:00 PM

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 Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, CA, intends to procure Siemens software licenses and associated technical services. This Presolicitation announces an upcoming Fixed Price, Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (FFP-IDIQ) contract with a five-year period of performance. The requirement is for both renewal of existing licenses and purchase of new ones. Responses are due by February 25, 2026.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for a brand name only procurement of various Siemens software licenses, including:

STAR-CCM+ Power Session, Add 1, /CAD Exchange, Intelligent Design Exploration
HEEDS Bundle – Standard Network Config
Simcenter Amesim Advanced, Thermal library, Aerospace & Marine library
NX Design Standard Floating, NX Design Premium
Simcenter 3D Engineering Desktop, Thermal Multiphysics, Space Systems Thermal, Environment for Abaqus
Simcenter Nastran Basic

The contractor will also provide technical services to troubleshoot software installation and incorporation.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Fixed Price, Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (FFP-IDIQ)
Duration: Five years
Set-Aside: None specified (not a 100% small business set-aside)
Acquisition Method: FAR Part 12 - Acquisition of Commercial Items
Response Due: February 25, 2026, 8:00 PM UTC
Published: February 20, 2026

Vendor Requirements

Must be an authorized distributor or reseller of Siemens software licenses.
Brand name only; equals will not be accepted.
Contractors must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) to access Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Export Controlled Information, requiring an approved DD 2345.