SAM #N00173-26-Q-5063

Sole Source Lease of Ansys Granta Selector and Advanced Materials Software for Naval Research Laboratory

This opportunity involves a planned sole source procurement by the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) for specialized materials software from Ansys Inc. - The NRL, under the Department of the Navy, intends to lease Ansys Granta Selector and three Granta Advanced Materials software modules (Aero, High Temperature Alloys, Composites) for one year. - The procurement is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13.106-1(b)), with NAICS code 513210 (Software Publishers) and PSC code 7B22. - Ansys Inc. is the only identified source; however, other vendors may submit evidence of their capability to meet the requirement. - The software will be used at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC. - The opportunity is not open for competition unless a vendor can demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would benefit the government. - The procurement covers a one-year lease for each software product.

Key Details: - OEM: Ansys Inc. - Products: Granta Selector, Granta Advanced Materials - Aero, High Temperature Alloys, Composites - Place of Performance: Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC - Contract Type: One-year software lease - Not open for competition unless justified by another vendor

Description

This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals.  This is not a solicitation or request for offers.  No solicitation package is available and email requests will not be honored.  Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to Ansys Inc of Canonsburg, PA to furnish:

 Granta Selector – Lease (1 Year) Granta Advanced Materials -Aero – Lease (1 Year) Granta Advanced Materials High Temperature Alloys – Lease (1 Year) Granta Advanced Material Composites – Lease (1 Year)

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 513210 with the size standard of Large.   The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 7B22. This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with:

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000.00.

Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement in accordance with the posted opening and closing dates.  Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.   Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement.  A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.

Please reference this Notice of Intent number, N00173-26-Q-5063 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.    

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