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LS-DYNA Software Maintenance License Renewal
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The Volpe National Transportation Systems Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts, acting on behalf of the Federal Railroad Administration, is renewing its maintenance for the LS-DYNA software to support ongoing finite element analysis work focused on rail equipment crashworthiness. The contract is structured as a sole-source purchase order awarded to Ansys, Inc., ensuring that the Volpe Center can continue to use the specialized LS-DYNA software necessary for critical engineering projects. The LS-DYNA software is integral for analysis and simulations related to transportation safety, and its uninterrupted operation through maintenance renewal is essential for the agency’s research and regulatory responsibilities. The period of performance for this contract will begin upon award and extend through June 11, 2026, with the expected award date set for June 24, 2025. This procurement features no set-aside restrictions and uses the NAICS code 513210. As a presolicitation notice, it signals the government’s intent and details the key administrative contacts, including Darcy Hubbard as the primary point of contact. The contract underscores the government’s reliance on proprietary engineering software and highlights the sole-source justification due to LS-DYNA’s unique capabilities and Ansys’s exclusive rights for its maintenance.
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Cambridge, MA, 02142, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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The Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (VolpeCenter) Cambridge, MA is supporting the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) by renewing the LS-DYNA software maintenance in order to continue to run LS-DYNA Finite Element Analysis on engineering projects related to rail equipment crashworthiness.
Therefore, the Government intends to award a purchase order on a sole source basis to
Ansys, Inc. The period of performance will be from date of award through 06/11/2026. The anticipated
award date is on or about 06/24/2025.
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