Combination Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Purchases (Under SAT).docx

1. Solicitation Number: W911QX-24-Q-0026

2. Title: NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

3. Classification Code: 7B20

4. NAICS Code: 513210

5. Response Date: Three (3) business days after posting due via email to the Primary Point of Contact (POC) listed in the SAM.gov webpage for this combined synopsis / solicitation.

6. Description: The Government requires the renewal (subscription) of one (1) Ansys Granta MI Database Software Technical Enhancements and Customer Support (TECS) package.

Disclaimer: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

NOTICE: INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE

The proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government is soliciting and negotiating with only one source under the authority of FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The Government intends to award to ANSYS, Inc. 2600 Ansys Drive, Canonsburg, PA, 15317- 0404 (CAGE Code: 0U014). This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all proposals received prior to the closing date and time of this solicitation.

This acquisition is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-01, effective 12 November 2024.

For purposes of this acquisition, the associated NAICS code is 513210. The small business size standard is $47,000,000.00.

Contract Line Item (CLIN) Structure: The following is a list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable):

Software License Subscription Renewal for ANSYS GRANTA MI Database Software Technical Enhancements and Customer Support (TECS) Package to include:

CLIN 0001: Thirty-three (33): Ansys GRANTA MI – User – TECS CLIN 0002: Ten (10): Ansys GRANTA Advanced Materials – Composites – TEC CLIN 0003: Ten (10): Ansys GRANTA Advanced Materials – Aero – TECS CLIN 0004: One (1): Ansys GRANTA MI – Enterprise Server –TECS CLIN 0005: Five (5): Ansys GRANTA Advanced Materials – Additive Manufacturing – TECS CLIN 0006: One (1): Ansys GRANTA MI – Additive Manufacturing Template – TECS CLIN 0007: One (1): Ansys GRANTA Advanced Materials – Polymers CLIN 0008: Two (2): Ansys GRANTA Advanced Materials – Metals

Delivery: Delivery is required by 31 December 2024. Delivery shall be made to U.S. Army Research Laboratory, 6375 Johnson Road BLDG 321, Aberdeen Proving Ground MD 21005. Acceptance shall be performed at Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC) Army Research Laboratory, 6375 Johnson Road BLDG 321, Aberdeen Proving Ground MD 21005. The FOB point is Destination.

Clauses:

I. The provision at 52.212-1, 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial DEVIATION 2018-O0018, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this provision:

In addition to the requirements set for the in FAR 52.212-1, all offers responding to this solicitation must provide their business size in relation to the NAICS code contained in this solicitation and shall identify any socioeconomic categories to which they belong.

II. Evaluation Criteria - The specific evaluation criteria to be used are as follows: N/A

III. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 (with its Alternate I), Offeror Representations with its offer. None

IV. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this clause. None

The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items and the selected clauses listed in DFARS 212.301 Solicitation provisions and Contract Clauses for the Acquisition of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR/DFARS clauses cited in this clause are applicable:

FAR:

52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER

SUBCONTRACT AWARDS (OCT 2018)

52.204-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

52.204-27 PROHIBITION ON A BYTEDANCE COVERED APPLICATION (JUN 2023)

52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT’ INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (OCT 2015)

52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (MAY 2020)

52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003)

52.222-19 CHILD LABOR—COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (JAN 2022)

52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (APR 2015)

52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (SEP 2016)

52.222-36 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUL 2014)

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (JAN 2019)

52.223-18 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING (AUG 2011)

52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (JUN 2008)

52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER—CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (OCT 2018) 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (MAR 2023)

The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply:

FAR PROVISIONS:

52.204-7: SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

52.204-16: COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (AUG 2020)

52.204-20: PREDECESSOR OF OFFEROR (AUG 2020)

52.204-24: REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021) 52.204-26: COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES-REPRESENTATION (OCT 2020)

52.252-1: SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

DFARS PROVISIONS:

*252.203-7005 REPRESENTATION RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (NOV 2011) *252.204-7016 COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES—REPRESENTATION (DEC 2019) *252.204-7017 PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITON OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES—REPRESENTATION (DEC 2019)

*252.225-7055 REPRESENTATION REGARDING BUSINESS OPERATIONS WITH

THE MADURO REGIME (MAY 2022)

FAR/DFARS CLAUSES:

52.201-1: DEFINITIONS (JUN 2020)

52.204-13: SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

52.204-18: COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (AUG 2020)

52.204-19: INCORPORATON BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

52.213-2 INVOICES (APR 1984)

52.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (APR 1984)

52.232-39: UNEFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (JUN 2013)

52.243-1: CHANGES—FIXED PRICE (AUG 1987)

52.247-34: F.O.B. DESTINATION (NOV 1991)

52.252-2: CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

252.203-7000: REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (SEP 2011)

252.203-7002: REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (SEP 2013)

252.204-7000: DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION (OCT 2016)

252.204-7003: CONTROL OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL WORK PRODUCT (APR 1992)

252.204-7012: SAFEGUARDING COVERDED DEFENSE INFORMATION AND CYBER INCIDENT REPORTING (DEC 2019) 252.204-7015 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO LITIGATION SUPPORT CONTRACTORS (MAY 2016) 252.204-7018 PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITION OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES (DEC 2019)

252.204-7022 EXPEDITING CONTRACT CLOSEOUT (MAY 2021)

252.211-7003: ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (MAR 2022)

252.223-7008 PROHIBITION OF HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM (JUN 2013)

252.225-7001 BUY AMERICAN ACT AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM (DEC 2017)

252.225-7007 PROHIBITION ON QCQUISTION OF CERTAIN ITEMS FROMCOMMUNIST CHINESE MILITARY COMPANOES (DEC 2018)

252.225-7048, EXPORT-CONTROLLED ITEMS (JUN 2013)

252.225-7056 PROHIBITION REGARDING BUSINESS OPERATONS WITH THE

MADAURO REGIME (JAN 2023)

252.232-7003: ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS (DEC 2018)

252.232-7006: WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (DEC 2018)

252.232-7010 LEVIES ON CONTRACT PAYMENTS (DEC 2006)

252.243-7001: PRICING OF CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS (DEC 1991)

252.244-7000 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2013)

252.247-7023 TRANSPORTATION OF SUPPLIES BY SEA (FEB 2019)

ADELPHI LOCAL CLAUSE LIST OF SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT

TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

*SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE

TYPE OF CONTRACT

GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

TAX EXEMPTION CERT. (ARL)

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

RECEIVING ROOM REQUIREMENT – APG

*EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL

*AWARD OF CONTRACT

*ADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URL

*PAYMENT TERMS

*FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING

DFARS COMMERCIAL CLAUSES

V. This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as: N/A

VI. The following notes apply to this announcement:

In accordance with FAR 32.003, contract financing cannot be provided for this acquisition.

VII. Offers are due three (3) business days after posting by 12:00PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).

VIII. For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Thomas Jurgens, thomas.c.jurgens.ctr@army.mil or Morgan Evans, morgan,j,evans6.civ@army.mil.

Place of Performance:

U.S. Army Research Laboratory

ATTN: FCDD-RLA-MC

Logistics Warehouse, Building 321, 6375 Johnson Road Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005 image1.emf