PURCHASE OF ASPEN SIMULATION WORKBOOK

The contract involves a non-competitive acquisition by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) located in Morgantown, West Virginia, for the purchase of the Aspen Simulation Workbook along with a maintenance agreement. This procurement is conducted under federal regulations governing simplified acquisitions and commercial item solicitations, specifically following FAR 5.203, FAR 13.105, and FAR 12.603. The contract aims to secure specialized software essential for NETL's operational and research activities. The solicitation number for this purchase is DOE-SNOTE-060403-001, and the announcement was posted on April 3, 2006. The procurement is executed through Aspen Technology, Inc., the vendor providing the simulation software and associated support services. Although specific details such as the place of performance and contact information are not provided, the acquisition aligns with streamlined purchasing processes for technical tools within federal agencies. The contract underscores the department’s commitment to maintaining up-to-date simulation capabilities for energy technology development and analysis.