Intent to Award Sole Source - Ansys

The Air Force Research Laboratory's Space Vehicles Directorate (AFRL/STO) has issued a Special Notice announcing their intent to award a sole source contract to Synopsys for Ansys software license renewals. The procurement is valued at $70,362.37 and includes multiple Ansys software products: CFD Enterprise, Discovery Modeling, Electronics Premium HFSS (6 licenses), HPC Pack, and Zemax OpticStudio Pro. The contract will be structured as a firm-fixed-price arrangement with a 12-month performance period beginning approximately September 1, 2025. The procurement falls under NAICS code 513210 (Software Publishers) and PSC code 7A21 (IT and Telecom - Business Application Software). The agency has prepared a Single Source Justification emphasizing that these specific Ansys software licenses are critical for unique Air Force research and development tasks that cannot be easily replicated with alternative software solutions.

The purpose of this notice is to inform the marketplace of the government's intent to proceed with a non-competitive procurement while providing an opportunity for other contractors to demonstrate their capabilities. Interested contractors have until August 20, 2025, to submit capability statements or competitive proposals that address the government's requirements. Submissions are limited to 10 pages and must include contractor contact information, business size classification, socioeconomic status, CAGE/DUNS numbers, and a demonstration of how their proposed solution meets the specified software characteristics. The government reserves the right to convert this sole source procurement into a competitive solicitation or small business set-aside if viable alternatives are identified. Contractors must email their responses to the designated contracting officer, Stephen J. Wenclewicz, within the six-day response window. The procurement will utilize a combination of Fiscal Year 22 and 25 funds, with a size standard of $47 million for small business eligibility.