NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE ANSYS INC for Ansys Granta Advanced Materials Database Software and Related Licenses

The Department of Defense, through the ACC-APG office, intends to sole source a Firm Fixed Price contract to ANSYS Inc for the procurement of Ansys Granta Advanced Materials Database Software and related licenses. This action is conducted under the authority of RFO 12.102, as the government has determined that only one responsible source can satisfy the agency's requirements. The scope of work includes the activation of various software licenses, including Granta Advanced Materials for Additive Manufacturing, Aero, Composites, Metals, and Polymers, as well as Granta MI Enterprise Server and User licenses. All software must comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA, and ANSI/HFES 200.2 accessibility standards. Performance and delivery are centered at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, with a required software license activation deadline of January 1, 2027. The contract incorporates several critical FAR and DFARS clauses, including prohibitions on hexavalent chromium, restrictions on business operations with the Maduro regime, and requirements for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification. Payment and invoicing will be managed electronically via the Wide Area Workflow system. While the acquisition is not set aside for small businesses, the government will consider all proposals received prior to the solicitation closing date of November 12, 2026.