Notice of Intent

Closed Special Notice Posted

Solicitation number
1301325323
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
513210 Software Publishers
Place of performance
Monterey, California 93943, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center San Diego has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a sole source contract to COMSOL, Inc. for the annual renewal of COMSOL Multiphysics software licenses at the Naval Post Graduate School. The procurement is being conducted under FAR 13.106(1), which permits sole source awards when only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. COMSOL, Inc., located in Burlington, Massachusetts, is the exclusive provider of educational licensing for this proprietary software, as the manufacturer does not make licenses available through third-party resellers. The contract is valued on a firm fixed price basis and will be administered through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) payment system. This notice was posted on March 31, 2026, and applies to the Department of the Navy's defense operations.

The software serves critical research and educational functions at Naval Post Graduate School, enabling simultaneous modeling of mechanical, electrical, acoustic, thermal, and radio phenomena with particular emphasis on micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) across multiple academic departments. The contract encompasses 45 line items including one Floating Network License, multiple Named Single User Licenses with varying module combinations, and one Class Kit License supporting 30 concurrent students and teachers. Interested parties must submit a capability statement no later than 3:00 PM Pacific Standard Time on May 1, 2025, to Contract Specialist Brenna Bronder at brenna.m.bronder.civ@us.navy.mil. Capability statements are limited to six pages and must include management and technical data with cost information demonstrating authorization as a vendor for these services. The anticipated contract award date is on or before May 24, 2025, with a validity period from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027. Only COMSOL, Inc., as the exclusive OEM of this proprietary educational software, meets the eligibility criteria for this sole source procurement.

Notice text

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES

Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center San Diego (FLCSD) intends to award a firm fixed price contract to COMSOL, Inc., 100 District Ave, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803-5042, United States. Under the authority of FAR 13.106 (1) only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The requirement is for annual renewal of COMSOL Multiphysics software licenses for the Naval Post Graduate School. The software is used for simultaneous modeling of the phenomena including, but not limited to: Mechanical, Electrical, Acoustic, Thermal, Radio, etc. with the focus on micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS). This software is used by several NPS academic departments and in multiple curricula throughout campus. 

COMSOL Multiphysics software is a simultaneous modeling system that allows engineers and researchers to simulate real-world designs, devices, and processes. COMSOL software is proprietary to COMSOL Inc. and Educational licensing is not available for resale through third party resellers. Educational licensing is only available from COMSOL Inc. as confirmed by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The software will be paid for via the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). Personnel cannot cancel or discontinue services until directed by the Government. The anticipated award date of this action is on or before 24 May 2025. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 513210 – Software Publishers.

Validity Dates: 5/1/2026 – 04/30/2027

See attachment for Parts list.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation document exists for the requirement. Sources interested in responding to this notice are required to submit a capability statement that includes management and technical data and cost information, in sufficient detail and with convincing evidence that clearly demonstrates the capability to provide the licenses and proof as being an authorized vendor of these services. Capability statements shall not exceed 6 (8.5 x 11 inch) pages using a font size no smaller than 10-point. All capability statements received by the due date of this notice will be considered by the Government. A request for documentation or additional information or submissions that only ask questions will not be considered as an affirmative response. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or to proceed with a sole source purchase order.

Capability statements are due by 1:30 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST), April 7, 2025. Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to Contract Specialist Brenna Bronder at the following email address at: brenna.m.bronder.civ@us.navy.mil  

NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED

Files

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4.01 NOTICE OF INTENT.docx DOCX document

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