FEMAP with NX Nastran

This is a sole-source acquisition for the renewal of six floating licenses for FEMAP with NX Nastran software, conducted under FAR 13.501(a)(2)(i) and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(ii), with justification rooted in brand-name exclusivity and the absence of viable alternatives. The U.S. Army’s ACC-RSA at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, requires this specific software to maintain critical finite element analysis capabilities for rotorcraft and fixed-wing aircraft development, as market research confirmed no other tools—including Abaqus or Autodesk Nastran—can replicate its integrated modeling, analysis, and interoperability functions essential to mission-critical engineering workflows. The acquisition is below the simplified acquisition threshold of $25,000 and is not subject to competitive solicitation; however, FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii) permits responsible sources to submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations for consideration, though no formal solicitation documents exist and phone inquiries are prohibited. The delivery consists of digital license maintenance and technical support for a 12-month period, with no physical items, packaging, or shipping requirements involved. The place of performance is Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, and acceptance is determined by government oversight based on functional compliance and sole-source justification validated by the CHESS Statement of Nonavailability and supporting market research. Pricing details are unspecified, but the total value is capped at $25,000, and no option periods, key personnel requirements, security clearances, or contractual clauses beyond those governing sole-source procurement are included. The contracting officer is the sole point of authority for award and acceptance, with no designated COR, COTR, invoicing system, or payment office details provided. Submission of responses must occur by June 29, 2026, to the Redstone Arsenal address, and no formatting, page limits, or file type restrictions are imposed, though submissions are not guarantees of award.