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The contract solicitation N0016426Q0281 seeks software license renewals and new purchases from Ansys Incorporated under a sole-source arrangement, with the Government retaining full discretion on whether to conduct a competitive procurement despite allowing other responsible sources to submit capability statements. The procurement is associated with NAICS code 513210 and falls under the Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane in Indiana, with the performance location also in Crane, Indiana. Offers must be submitted via email to Joshua Tester at joshua.e.tester.civ@us.navy.mil no later than August 8, 2026, at 12:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time. All vendors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management and comply with all registration and confirmation requirements. While the solicitation is issued under FAR Part 13 procedures with a synopsis exception, interested parties are responsible for monitoring sam.gov for any amendments prior to the deadline. Post-deadline changes will only be communicated to those who have submitted quotes and may influence future discussions or award decisions.

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Sole-source Ansys software license procurement by Navy at Crane, Indiana, deadline August 8, 2026, SAM-registered vendors only.

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Department Of Defense → Nswc CraneView Agency

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513210 - Software PublishersView NAICS

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Crane, IN, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Nswc Crane
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OfficeCRANE, IN, 47522-5001, USA
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Office AddressCRANE, IN, 47522-5001, USA
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N0016426Q0281– SOFTWARE LICENSES NEW/RENEWAL - FSG DA10 - NAICS 513210 - ISSUE DATE 31 JUL 2026 – CLOSING DATE 8 AUG 2026 12:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time



SERVICE DESCRIPTION – Software license renewals and new purchase



The proposed contract action is for the services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, Ansys Incorporated (2600 Ansys Dr, Canonsburg, PA 15317-0404).  All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.



Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://sam.gov. Procurement is set aside for small businesses.


 


This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR Part 13. Synopsis exception FAR 5.201(b)(1) applies and Solicitation Number N0016426Q0281 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto.



All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/.  It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation.  For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award.



Offers shall be e-mailed to joshua.e.tester.civ@us.navy.mil.  All required information must be received on or before 8 AUG 2026 at 12:00 AM EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME.

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