ABAQUS Renewals

The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Carderock Division is soliciting firm fixed price proposals under solicitation number N0016726Q1082 for the renewal and procurement of SIMULIA Abaqus Analysis Tokens and CST Studio Suite software licenses and related support services for fiscal years 2025 and 2026. This procurement is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items compliant with FAR Subpart 12.6, with a brand-name restriction requiring acquisition only from authorized resellers. The contract performance is centered around the delivery of licensed Abaqus and CST Studio software tokens, including new tokens and renewals, as well as support services. All deliverables must comply with Department of Defense (DoD) unique item identification requirements under MIL-STD-130 for marking and MIL-STD-129 for shipment and storage labeling to ensure asset traceability and accountability. The place of performance and delivery is Bethesda, Maryland, at the NSWC Carderock facility, with inspection and acceptance conducted at destination by government personnel. The contract incorporates numerous standard and specialized FAR and DFARS clauses addressing cybersecurity, subcontractor debarment, whistleblower protections, and supply chain security including prohibitions on telecommunications equipment from certain covered sources. Evaluation of proposals follows a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with technical acceptability serving as a pass/fail threshold and price determining award among acceptable offers. Invoicing is mandated electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system, and payments are routed via designated DoDAACs. The solicitation includes robust provisions for ensuring compliance with federal regulations on ethical conduct, labor standards, and safeguarding covered defense information. While no pricing data or contract value is provided, the clear scope includes multiple line items for software tokens and support, emphasizing the government's intent to maintain uninterrupted access to essential modeling and simulation software through authorized sources. The contact for inquiries and submission detail is Tracy McDonough, with the deadline for responses set shortly after the solicitation posting in April 2026.