Notice of Intent to Sole Source-FLOW-3D Software
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 140G0126Q0258
- Agency
- Office of Acquisitions and Grants US Geological Survey, Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 513210 Software Publishers
- Points of contact
-
- Mindie Dixon mindie_dixon@ios.doi.gov (720) 954-2784
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) issued a notice of intent to sole source a contract for FLOW-3D HYDRO computational fluid dynamics software from Flow Science, Inc., with responses due by September 7, 2026. Flow Science is the exclusive licensor and provider of the software; no resellers or authorized distributors exist in the marketplace. The USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center requires this software to support hydraulic engineering and fish passage research; the current maintenance contract expires September 30, 2026, and renewal is necessary to maintain uninterrupted access to software updates, technical support, and scientific data processing capability. This procurement is being conducted under commercial acquisition procedures per Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 12.102(a), with NAICS code 513210 (Software Publishers). The contract covers a one-year initial period with three option periods; place of performance is Woods Hole, Maine. Although this is not a request for competitive quotes, interested parties may submit capability statements demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of FLOW-3D HYDRO by the response deadline. Anticipated award date is September 7, 2026.
Notice text
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) intends to award a sole source contract for FLOW 3D HYDRO a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software. This notice is issued in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 12.102(a), which specifies that Part 12 acquisition procedures apply to commercial products and services and shall take precedence where inconsistencies exist with other FAR parts.
The USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center relies on FLOW 3D HYDRO¿a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software¿to support ongoing and future hydraulic engineering and fish passage research. Continuity of maintenance and technical support is required to ensure uninterrupted access to software updates, corrections, and assistance, enabling timely capture, processing, and dissemination of scientific data. The current maintenance contract expires September 30, 2026, and renewal is necessary to sustain operational capability and mission objectives.
Flow Science, Inc. is the exclusive provider and licensor for FLOW-3D software and maintenance. They maintain sole proprietary rights to the creation, development, distribution, and maintenance for this software, and there are no other authorized distributors available. There are no resellers in the marketplace. This procurement is being conducted under commercial acquisition procedures per RFO 12.102(a), as the services required meet the definition of commercial services under FAR 2.101.
The NAICS code is 513210 Software Publishers.
The size standard is $47.0.
Period of Performance: One year with three option periods.
Place of Performance: Woods Hole, Maine 02543
Anticipated award date: 9/7/2026
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. However, interested parties may submit capability statements demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of on FLOW 3D HYDRO Capability statements must be submitted by the date and time specified in this notice and must provide sufficient detail for Government consideration. Responses shall be emailed to: mindie_dixon@ios.doi.gov.
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