AuSIM3D Software Service Contract Renewal

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for a sole source contract renewal with AuSIM, Inc. for AuSIM3D Software Service. The notice pertains to a contract renewal for specialized software services to be performed at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA. This procurement is being conducted as a commercial acquisition under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13, with a NAICS code of 541511 for Custom Computer Programming Services. The contract is specifically for renewing software support and updates for critical AuSIM3D software systems used in the Revolutionary Vertical Lift Technology (RVLT) project. The Special Notice indicates this is a targeted procurement directly with AuSIM, Inc. as the sole qualified source.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to secure a 36-month software service contract for AuSIM3D systems critical to NASA's urban air mobility vehicle noise human response study. Contractors interested in providing input must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to procurement specialist Shanna Patterson by 7 a.m. Central Standard Time on March 10, 2025. While organizations may submit qualifications, the government retains full discretion on competitive procurement decisions. The contract covers comprehensive software updates and priority support for specific AuSIM GoldMiner systems, including full server software suite modules and Matlab software components. Eligibility is effectively limited, as AuSIM, Inc. is identified as the only qualified vendor due to the proprietary nature of their software and the complexity of potential alternative solutions. The period of performance for this contract is from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, with work to be conducted at NASA Langley Research Center.