Award Notice - ABAQUS (SIMULIA)

The U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey, acting for the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Armaments Center (DEVCOM-AC), awarded a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract to DS Government Solutions Corp. under solicitation W15QKN-26-R-A026. Purchase Order W15QKN-26-P-A029 was awarded on May 14, 2026, with a 12-month period of performance. The contract provides for ABAQUS (SIMULIA) software licenses, including the Analysis Pack, Analysis Tokens, and various specialized modules such as fe-safe, Isight, and Tosca Structure, along with comprehensive maintenance, technical updates, and specialized training. These tools are critical for advanced finite element analysis supporting Army research and development, specifically including Long Range Precision Fires modernization. This procurement was conducted as a sole-source acquisition under the authority of FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii) and 41 U.S.C. 1901, as DS Government Solutions is the original manufacturer and sole provider with exclusive access to the necessary source codes and patent rights. The contract is managed by Contracting Officer Gloria Thoguluva and Contract Specialist Roseanne Hooven, with performance centered at Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey. A previous iteration of this requirement (W15QKN25PA024) had an estimated value of $1,589,951.68. Due to the proprietary nature of the software, no other viable alternatives exist, and the government continues to conduct annual market research to monitor for future competitive opportunities.