Sources Sought Notice - SIMULIA Abaqus Software - USMA
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 U.S. Army (USMA) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing SIMULIA Abaqus finite element modeling software. This notice aims to determine if a Total Small Business Set-Aside is feasible for the upcoming procurement. Responses are due by March 9, 2026, at 12 PM EST.
Opportunity Details
The government intends to procure SIMULIA Abaqus software, specifically for academic non-profit research use, as detailed in the attached specifications. The required products include:
- 5TP-QRX: SIMULIA Abaqus Extended for Academic Non-Profit Research (1 user, 5 tokens), Token Based licensing.
- 5CP-QAX-1EDU: SIMULIA Abaqus Extended for Academic Non-Profit Research (+1 user, users 2 to 5), Concurrent licensing.
- QXT-1EDU: SIMULIA Abaqus Extended Tokens for Academic Non-Profit Research (+1 token, tokens 6 to 100), Token Based licensing.
The anticipated NAICS code is 513210 – Software Publishers, with a size standard of $47.0 million.
Submission Requirements
Interested small businesses should provide the following information:
- Firm details: Name, point of contact, phone, email, DUNS, CAGE, small business status (including specific certifications like SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB), and corresponding NAICS code.
- Interest in competing as a prime contractor, and any planned subcontracting, joint ventures, or teaming arrangements. Indicate if an FSS Contractor.
- Detailed previous experience on similar requirements (size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government/commercial, pertinent certifications).
- Information on commercial availability, including pricing, basis for pricing, delivery schedules, customary terms, and warranties.
- Recommendations on how the Army can best structure contract requirements to facilitate small business competition.
- Identification of any conditions or actions unnecessarily restricting competition, with rationale.
- Recommendations to improve the approach, specifications, or draft PWS/PRS.
Important Notes
This is a Sources Sought Notice for information and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. The government is not seeking quotes or proposals at this time and will not pay for information submitted. Failure to respond does not preclude participation in any future solicitation. Responses should be sent to Leslie Duron at leslie.a.duron.civ@army.mil, including the Notice ID (W911SD26QA043) in the subject line.