Energy Finite Element Analysis (EFEA) Technical Support

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division is pursuing a sole-source action under FAR Part 13.106-1(b) to award technical support for Energy Finite Element Analysis (EFEA) to Michigan Engineering Services, Inc., leveraging the unique expertise of Dr. Nickolas Vlahopoulos, the lead architect of the EFEA software under assessment for future submarine design. The effort, identified by solicitation number N00167-26-SIMACQ-CD-72-0021 and classified under NAICS code 541511, requires the development of a MATLAB-based mesh generator code to create second-order fluid elements between the non-pressure and pressure hulls of a 2D model, using existing structural models as inputs. The deliverables include the executable MATLAB code in Abaqus format, a conceptual finite element model generated by the code, and a PowerPoint technical report detailing implementation instructions and examples. These deliverables must comply with specific Data Item Descriptions (DI-IPSC-81488, DI-SESS-81001E, DI-MISC-80508B), including quality standards such as installation and testing on government-specified hardware for software, adherence to MIL-STD-31000 for conceptual models, and typewritten, non-fading ink formatting for reports on standard letter-sized paper. The contract has a six-month performance period beginning at award, with all work performed in Bethesda, Maryland. The contractor is responsible for all equipment, property, and information needed to complete the work, as no government-furnished resources are provided. Shipping terms require FOB Destination pricing with no separate shipping charges, and security classifications for deliverables must follow contract-mandated distribution rules, particularly Distribution Statement D for the software, restricted to DoD and its contractors for administrative or operational use only. Technical qualification is evaluated on a pass/fail basis against the Performance Work Statement, and award will be made to the technically acceptable offeror whose proposal, considering past performance and price, provides the most advantageous outcome to the government. All responses must be submitted by June 2, 2026, with questions due by June 1, 2026, directed to the designated point of contact. The contract incorporates relevant FAR and DFARS clauses including 52.204-7, 52.212-1, 52.212-4