# SAM #60bac7f5f63b407387fc6c281e11afd6

Air Force intent to procure 12 months of SIMULIA CST Studio Suite software

**Buyer:** AFRL PZL
**Posted:** October 28, 2026
**Respond By:** November 02, 2026
**Identifier:** 60bac7f5f63b407387fc6c281e11afd6
**NAICS:** 513210

The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) plans to obtain a 12-month subscription to SIMULIA CST Studio Suite for electromagnetic design and analysis.
- **Buyer:** U.S. Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, Air Force Research Laboratory (office FA2396 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL PZLE).
- **Planned procurement:** A firm-fixed-price order on a sole-source basis to Dassault Systemes (DS) Government Solutions Corp.
- **Products and quantities:** One CST Studio Suite Package and three CST Studio Suite Acceleration Tokens.
- **Purpose:** Software for designing, analyzing, and optimizing electromagnetic components and systems using 3D electromagnetic simulation.
- **Notice status:** This is a notice of intent, not a request for competitive quotations. Responsible sources may submit capability information for Government consideration.
- **Response requirements:** Responses must be unclassified, no more than 10 pages, and in Microsoft Word-compatible format. Explain how the proposed product meets the stated characteristics.
- **Response timing:** The Government will consider responses received within three business days of notice issuance.

### Description

<p>NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE</p>

<p>The United States Air Force (the Government) intends to issue a Firm-Fixed-Price order to a single source; Dassault Systemes (DS) Government Solutions Corp, on or about 15 November 2026. &nbsp;The software access is expected to run for 12 months.</p>

<p><strong><u>PSC</u>:</strong> 7A21</p>

<p><strong><u>NAICS</u>:</strong> 513210</p>

<p><strong><u>Size Standard</u>:</strong> $47M</p>

<p><strong><u>Product Name / Type</u>: </strong>SIMULIA CST Studio Suite</p>

<p><strong><u>Supplier Name</u>:</strong> DS Government Solutions Corp</p>

<p><strong><u>Product Description</u></strong><strong>:</strong></p>

<p>CST Studio Suite is a high-performance 3D electromagnetic analysis software package for designing, analyzing and optimizing electromagnetic components and systems.</p>

<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Description&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Quantity</p>

<p>CST Studio Suite Acceleration Token&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1</p>

<p>CST Studio Suite Package&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 1</p>

<p>CST Studio Suite Acceleration Token&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1</p>

<p>CST Studio Suite Acceleration Token&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1</p>

<p>This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations.&nbsp; However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the Government.&nbsp; The Government will consider responses received within <strong><u>3</u></strong><strong><u> business days</u></strong> of issuance of this notice. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a full and open competitive procurement or a small business set aside competitive procurement. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this announcement.</p>

<p>If the Government decides to compete this requirement, a synopsis shall be issued utilizing the combined synopsis/solicitation procedure identified in RFO 12.202.&nbsp; If this effort becomes a Small Business Set-Aside, RFO 52.219-14, Limitation on Subcontracting, will apply. Therefore, small businesses that want to be considered for a small business set-aside should demonstrate how they intend to comply.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A determination not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><u>Contractors should be aware of the following information</u>:</strong></p>

<ol>
	<li>Contractors must include the following information:
	<ul>
		<li>Points of contact, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers.</li>
		<li>Identification as a large U.S. business, a small U.S. business, or a foreign business. Please note that size indicated should be based on the NAICS code for this effort listed above.</li>
		<li>Identification of any other socioeconomic status (Women-Owned Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Small Business, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran Owned Small Business or HUBZone).</li>
		<li>Company CAGE Code or DUNS Number.&nbsp;</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>In your response, you must address how your product meets the product characteristics specified above.</li>
	<li>Submitted information shall be UNCLASSIFIED.</li>
	<li>Responses are limited to 10 pages in a Microsoft Word compatible format.</li>
</ol>

<p>Responses should be emailed to Glenn Wellman at glenn.wellman@us.af.mil no later than, <strong><u>02 November 2026, 5:00 PM EST</u></strong>.&nbsp; Any questions should be directed to Glenn Wellman through email.&nbsp;</p>

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