The Department of Energy Office of Fossil Energy issued a purchase order to Aspen Technology, Inc. on October 1, 2026 for AspenTech Premier Support maintenance and support renewal covering ten simultaneous users, with a ceiling value of $43,415.00 and a period of performance from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. The order was placed as a sole-source procurement under FAR Part 12 for commercial software maintenance and support services. Work is performed at Aspen Technology's location in Bedford, Massachusetts. The originating solicitation, posted by the National Energy Technology Laboratory on July 23, 2026 with a due date of August 7, 2026, was restricted to AspenTech based on proprietary maintenance agreements tied to the software manufacturer.