Sole Source to Dassault Systems Government Solutions Corporation for ABAQUS SIMULIA SOFTWARE RENEWAL, as requested. See All Attachments.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document lists product numbers, descriptions, and quantities for ABAQUS SIMULIA SOFTWARE, specifically for an ABAQUS software renewal.

• Product Number: 5CP-QAX, 5TP-QXT
• Product Name: 2025 SIMULIA ABAQUS/CAE Extended, 2025 SIMULIA ABAQUS Extended Tokens
• Quantity: 1 for 5CP-QAX, 3 for 5TP-QXT
• Manufacturer: Dassault Systems Government Solutions Corp.
• Address: 175 Wyman Street, Waltham, MS 02451-1223

This document provides specific details on the software products and quantities required for the renewal. Bidders should use this information to understand the exact items being procured and to prepare their pricing or proposals accordingly.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document lists various contract clauses, provisions, and representations that are incorporated by reference or required for this solicitation. It outlines the terms and conditions that will govern the contract.

• Section F - Deliveries or performance: Specifies FOB (Free On Board) origin and destination.
• Section G - Contract Clauses: Lists numerous FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement) clauses related to payment, reporting, system for award management, representations and certifications, safeguarding of information, prohibitions on certain services and equipment, and contract terms for commercial items.
• Section I - Contract Clauses: Continues the listing of FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to executive compensation, small business programs, labor laws, affirmative action, equal opportunity, combatting trafficking in persons, and prohibitions on contracting with certain entities.
• Section K - Representations, certifications, and other statements of offerors or respondents: Includes clauses related to representations regarding telecommunications and video surveillance services, and incorporation by reference of representations and certifications.
• Section L - Instructions Conditions and Notices to Bidders: Contains instructions for offerors, including those related to commercial items, system for award management, and notices regarding past performance evaluations.
• Section M – Evaluation Factors for Award: Outlines the evaluation criteria, stating that the award will be based on Best Value considering Price, Delivery, Quality, and Past Performance.
• Special Provisions (C-204-H001, C-211-H018, G-232-H005, G-242-H001, G-242-W001, L-204-H003): These sections detail specific requirements and administrative instructions, including the use of Navy support contractors for official contract files, invoicing procedures, government contract administration points of contact, hours of operation, and holiday schedules.

Bidders must carefully review all listed clauses, provisions, and representations to understand their contractual obligations, submission requirements, and the evaluation criteria. Section M is particularly important for understanding how proposals will be assessed. The special provisions provide critical information on administrative procedures, points of contact, and operational constraints.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a sole source justification for the renewal of ABAQUS Simulia Software from Dassault Systems Government Solutions Corp. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) requires this renewal for an ongoing project to conduct advanced analysis types. The renewal will co-term and combine two existing licenses into a single license, covering associated penalties and fees to restore expired licenses to the latest versions.

• Renewal of ABAQUS Simulia Software.

• Specific products include:

  • 2025 SIMULIA ABAQUS/CAE Extended (Qty: 1)
  • 2025 SIMULIA ABAQUS Extended Tokens (Qty: 3)

• The acquisition will use simplified acquisition procedures.

• The action will award a firm fixed price purchase order.

• The estimated value is not explicitly stated but is above micro-purchase levels and not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold.

• Not applicable as this is a sole source justification.

• This is a sole source acquisition, justified under FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(C) as only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements.

• Dassault Systems is the sole developer and distributor of ABAQUS Simulia Software.

• The software is critical for modeling and analysis of mechanical components and assemblies, particularly for advanced analysis types and nonlinear material behavior.

• The software allows offloading large analyses to the Navy DSRC and supports parallel processing.

• The Contracting Officer has determined this order represents the best value and lowest overall cost alternative.