Altair HyperWorks Renewals

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) is seeking to procure HyperWorks software license renewals from Altair Engineering, Inc. through a sole-source firm fixed price contract. The procurement includes maintenance on 252 tokens for Altair Software Perpetual License Maintenance for Mechanical Engineering Package, 168 units of Altair Software Leased, and 32 additional perpetual tokens for Altair Software Perpetual License for Mechanical Engineering Package. The contract is being justified as sole-source because Altair Engineering is the exclusive developer of HyperWorks software, which provides unique features including geometry imports, FEA models, and automated re-meshing capabilities that are critical to the agency's analytical needs. The procurement is structured as a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items under FAR Part 13.106-1(b), with interested parties required to submit capabilities statements that demonstrate their ability to meet all specifications and requirements. Responses must be submitted via email to tracy.l.mcdonough2.civ@us.navy.mil by 10:00 AM EDT on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, with the government retaining discretion to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses received.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and identifies Altair Engineering, Inc. as the incumbent contractor and sole-source provider for the HyperWorks software renewals. The contract performance period extends from August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2026, providing one year of software maintenance and licensing services. The solicitation encompasses a substantial software deployment requiring maintenance on 252 existing tokens, leasing of 168 units, and procurement of 32 additional perpetual tokens to support the agency's engineering analysis capabilities. The place of performance is designated as Westlake, MD 20817, where the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division maintains its operations. The government's justification emphasizes that switching to alternative software would cause significant disruption, productivity loss, and additional training costs, reinforcing the necessity of maintaining continuity with the existing HyperWorks technical environment.