NSWCCD ANSYS LICENSES

The contract titled NSWCCD ANSYS LICENSES under solicitation number CD-63-0073 is a sole source procurement issued by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock, part of the Department of Defense, located in Bethesda, Maryland. The solicitation was posted on June 3, 2026, and is classified as a special notice with no set-aside designation. It targets the acquisition of ANSYS software licenses under NAICS code 513210, which pertains to computer systems design and related services, indicating the need for specialized engineering simulation software. The procurement is justified as sole source due to the proprietary nature of ANSYS software and its necessity for ongoing defense-related engineering analysis, with no viable alternatives meeting the technical requirements. The point of contact for the solicitation is David Crouch, who can be reached via phone at 301-318-3929 or email at david.w.crouch3.civ@us.navy.mil. The contract's place of performance is not explicitly defined beyond the agency's location, suggesting the licenses will be used internally at the Carderock facility or other designated DoD locations. The minimum specifications outlined in the supporting documentation require specific versions and modules of ANSYS to ensure compatibility with existing simulation workflows and defense project standards. The contract will provide authorized access to the software for licensed users within the organization, facilitating critical research, development, and testing efforts for naval systems.