# SAM #b927bf2c5d0a4f0b886288ade560d0ac Air Force Sole-Source Patran Software Maintenance and Renewal **Buyer:** AFRL PZL **Posted:** October 29, 2026 **Respond By:** November 05, 2026 **Identifier:** b927bf2c5d0a4f0b886288ade560d0ac **NAICS:** 513210 The U.S. Air Force plans a sole-source order for Patran-related software maintenance and renewals through AFRL at Wright-Patterson AFB. - **Agency and acquisition:** Air Force Materiel Command, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), office FA2396 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL PZLE; Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. The notice describes an intended firm-fixed-price, sole-source order. - **Supplier and source:** Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, Inc. is identified as the Patran software supplier; immixTechnology, Inc. is identified as the intended single source. - **Requirements:** - Local Network maintenance for MSC Apex Modeler with Patran Bundle, part number 10062-41000-21005-LN: quantity 2. - Local Network maintenance for Patran Generic Geometry Translators, part number 10062-40017-10643-LN: quantity 2. - Patran software renewals, part number 10749: quantity 1. - **Purpose:** Patran supports finite element analysis workflows, including modeling, meshing, analysis setup, and post-processing across multiple solvers. - **Response information:** This is not a request for competitive quotations. Responsible sources may submit unclassified capability information, no more than 10 pages in a Microsoft Word-compatible format, explaining how their proposed product meets the stated characteristics. - **Classification:** PSC 7A21; NAICS 513210. ### Description

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE

The United States Air Force (the Government) intends to issue a Firm-Fixed-Price order to a single source; immixTechnology, Inc, on or about 16 November 2026.  The period of performance is expected to run for 12 months.

PSC: 7A21

NAICS: 513210

Size Standard: $47M

Product Name / Type: Patran Software

Supplier Name: Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, Inc. / immixTechnology, Inc.

Product Description:

Patran is the world's most widely used pre/post-processing software for Finite Element Analysis (FEA), providing solid modeling, meshing, analysis setup and post-processing for multiple solvers including MSC Nastran, Marc, Abaqus, LS-DYNA, ANSYS, and Pam-Crash. Patran provides a rich set of tools that streamline the creation of analysis ready models for linear, nonlinear, explicit dynamics, thermal, and other finite element solutions.

Part Number                              Description                                                                                              

10062-41000-21005-LN    Maintenance for MSC Apex Modeler with Patran Bundle - Local Network (QTY 1)          

10062-40017-10643-LN    Maintenance for Patran Generic Geometry Translators - Local Network  (QTY 1)           

10062-41000-21005-LN    Maintenance for MSC Apex Modeler with Patran Bundle - Local Network  (QTY 1)         

10062-40017-10643-LN    Maintenance for Patran Generic Geometry Translators - Local Network    (QTY 1)          

10749                                Software renewals (QTY 1)                                                                                                 

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations.  However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the Government.  The Government will consider responses received within 5 business days 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.

If the Government decides to compete this requirement, a synopsis shall be issued utilizing the combined synopsis/solicitation procedure identified in RFO 12.202.  If this effort becomes a Small Business Set-Aside, FAR 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. 

A determination not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. 

Contractors should be aware of the following information:

  1. Contractors must include the following information:

                  a. Points of contact, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers.

                  b. 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.

                  c. 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).

                  d. Company CAGE Code or DUNS Number. 

         2. In your response, you must address how your product meets the product characteristics specified above.

         3. Submitted information shall be UNCLASSIFIED.

         4. Responses are limited to 10 pages in a Microsoft Word compatible format.

Responses should be emailed to Shelby Sartin at Shelby.Sartin.1@us.af.mil no later than, 05 November 2026, 1:00 PM EST.  Any questions should be directed to Shelby Sartin through email. 

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