SIMULIA Abaqus Extended Software Licenses
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 Department of the Navy / Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has issued a Special Notice (Notice of Intent) to award a sole source purchase order to DS Government Solutions Corp of Waltham, Massachusetts. This procurement is for SIMULIA Abaqus/CAE Extended (Shareable) and Extended Tokens, 1 YR Licenses. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, but interested parties may submit evidence of their capability to meet the requirement by April 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The Naval Research Laboratory intends to acquire one-year licenses for SIMULIA Abaqus/CAE Extended (Shareable) and Extended Tokens. These software licenses are essential for agency requirements at the place of performance in Washington, DC.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Purchase Order (Notice of Intent)
- Intended Awardee: DS Government Solutions Corp
- Acquisition Method: Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13.106-1(b)), for purchases not exceeding $350,000.
- NAICS: 541519 (150 # of Employees)
- PSC: 7E20
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: April 6, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
- Published: April 1, 2026
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation or request for offers, and no solicitation package is available. The Government believes only one responsible source can satisfy its requirements. Any response to this notice must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. No reimbursement for costs associated with providing capability information will be provided. Please reference Notice of Intent number N0017326Q5811 in all correspondence.