Abaqus Software
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Agency
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Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 513210 Software Publishers
- Place of performance
- Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), a division of the Department of the Air Force Materiel Command, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award for Abaqus Software on a sole-source basis. The Government intends to issue a Firm-Fixed-Price order to immixTechnology, Inc., the authorized supplier for Dassault Systems' Abaqus product, with an expected award date of March 31, 2026. This special notice pertains to software in the IT and Telecom Business Application Software category under PSC 7A21, with a NAICS classification of 513210 (Software Publishers). The procurement involves a 12-month period of performance and is valued within the $47 million size standard threshold. This announcement serves as formal notification of the Government's intent to proceed with a non-competitive award to the identified vendor.
The primary objective of this special notice is to notify all interested parties of the Government's intention to award a sole-source contract while providing an opportunity for competing firms to challenge the justification for non-competitive procurement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation within three business days of the notice issuance for Government consideration in determining whether to proceed with the sole-source award or conduct a full and open competitive procurement. The acquisition encompasses multiple Abaqus software products and licenses, including SIMULIA Abaqus/CAE Extended and Extended Tokens, which enable advanced finite element analysis and simulation capabilities for product optimization and engineering design. No set-aside for small businesses has been designated for this procurement; however, if the Government elects to compete the requirement, a small business set-aside may be considered in accordance with FAR regulations. Interested parties should note that the Government will not provide compensation for any information submitted in response to this notice and will base its final procurement approach on the responses received and the justification for sole-source award.
Notice text
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE
The United States Air Force (the Government) intends to issue a Firm-Fixed-Price order to a single source; immixTechnology, Inc, on or about 31 March 2026. The period of performance is expected to run for 12 months.
PSC: 7A21
NAICS: 513210
Size Standard: $47M
Product Name / Type: Abaqus Software
Supplier Name: Dassault Systems / immixTechnology, Inc.
Product Description:
Abaqus is a powerful suite for Finite Element Analysis (FEA), enabling engineers and designers to optimize product development—from individual components to full assemblies. With advanced simulation capabilities, Abaqus enhances product performance while minimizing costs and risks. Its Finite Element Method (FEM) capabilities provide highly accurate structural simulations, realistic material behavior, and complex design optimization for real-world applications.
Part Number Description Quantity
5CP-QAX-YLC SIMULIA Abaqus/CAE Extended 8
5TP-QXT-YLC SIMULIA Abaqus Extended Tokens 45
5TP-QBW-YLC SIMULIA Abaqus Borrow 1
5CP-QAX-YLC SIMULIA Abaqus/CAE Extended 1
5TP-QXT-YLC SIMULIA Abaqus Extended Tokens 10
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the Government. The Government will consider responses received within 3 business days of issuance of this notice. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a full and open competitive procurement or a small business set aside competitive procurement. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this announcement.
If the Government decides to compete this requirement, a synopsis shall be issued utilizing the combined synopsis/solicitation procedure identified in FAR 12.603. If this effort becomes a Small Business Set-Aside, FAR 52.219-14, Limitation on Subcontracting, will apply. Therefore, small businesses that want to be considered for a small business set-aside should demonstrate how they intend to comply.
A determination not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Contractors should be aware of the following information:
- Contractors must include the following information:
- Points of contact, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers.
- Identification as a large U.S. business, a small U.S. business, or a foreign business. Please note that size indicated should be based on the NAICS code for this effort listed above.
- Identification of any other socioeconomic status (Women-Owned Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Small Business, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran Owned Small Business or HUBZone).
- Company CAGE Code or DUNS Number.
- In your response, you must address how your product meets the product characteristics specified above.
- Submitted information shall be UNCLASSIFIED.
- Responses are limited to 10 pages in a Microsoft Word compatible format.
Responses should be emailed to Glenn Wellman at glenn.wellman@us.af.mil no later than, 16 March 2026, 3:00 PM EST. Any questions should be directed to Glenn Wellman through email.
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