CAD Interoperability Module Licensing

The contract is for the procurement of the Simcenter STAR-CCM+ CAD Exchange module, specifically to enable the import and translation of CAD models from external design tools into a computational fluid dynamics environment. This acquisition supports advanced simulation capabilities by ensuring seamless interoperability between third-party CAD systems and the CFD platform, streamlining workflow efficiency and reducing manual data conversion errors. The module will facilitate accurate geometry handling essential for high-fidelity fluid flow and thermal analyses, critical to engineering projects managed by the contracting activity. The contract is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, indicating that only small businesses are eligible to compete, in accordance with FAR 19.5. It falls under NAICS code 511210, which pertains to software publishers, aligning with the nature of the software license being procured. The opportunity was posted on July 21, 2026, with a response deadline of July 28, 2026. Performance is expected to occur in Bethesda, and the contracting agency is the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock, operating under the Department of Defense. This procurement reflects an ongoing effort to modernize simulation infrastructure with specialized tools that enhance design-to-analysis integration for defense-related engineering applications.