Notice of intent to sole source: software license subscription renewal and technical support of existing ansys simulation software.

Software Subscription license renewal and technical support of existing ANSYS simulation software.

Disclaimer: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

NOTICE: INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE

The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government is soliciting and negotiating with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to is ANSYS, Inc. 2600 Ansys Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all proposals received prior to the closing date and time of this solicitation.

This acquisition is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022-04, published in the Federal Register on January 30, 2022

For purposes of this acquisition, the associated NAICS code is 511210. The small business size standard is $41,500,000.00

Contract Line Item (CLIN) Structure: The following is a list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable):

Base CLIN 0001: Software License Subscription Renewal and technical support for existing ANSYS Mechanical CFD Maxwell and supporting ANSYS software modules to include: 

One (1) ANSYS Mechanical CFD Maxwell

One (1) ANSYS Geometry Interface for SolidWorks

One (1) ANSYS DesignModeler

One (1) ANSYS Mechanical Enterprise PrepPost

Option CLIN 0002: 12-month Subscription Renewal

Option CLIN 0003: 12-month Subscription Renewal

Option CLIN 0004: 12-month Subscription Renewal

Option CLIN 0005: 12-month Subscription Renewal

Specifications/Requirement: N/A

Delivery: Delivery to be completed electronically.

Clauses:

1. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial, applies to this acquisition.  The following addenda have been attached to this provision:

In addition to the requirements set for the in FAR 52.212-1, all offers responding to this solicitation must provide their business size in relation to the NAICS code contained in this solicitation and shall identify any socioeconomic categories to which they belong.

Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 (with its Alternate I), Offeror Representations with its offer.

The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this clause: None

The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items and the selected clauses listed in DFARS 212.301 Solicitation provisions and Contract Clauses for the Acquisition of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.  The following additional FAR/DFARS clauses cited in this clause are applicable:

FAR:

52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS

52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT’S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED SUSPENDED OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT

52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATION

52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR

52.222-19 DEVIATION 2020-O0019 CHILD LABOR--COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES

52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES

52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

52.222-36 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS

52.223-18 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING

52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES

52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER—CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION

52.232-36 PAYMENT BY THIRD PARTY

DFARS:

252.203-7000 REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS

252.203-7005 REPRESENTATION RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS

252.204-7015 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO LITIGATION SUPPORT CONTRACTORS

252.204-7016 COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES-REPRESENTATION

252.204-7017 PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITION OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES-REPRESENTATION

252.204-7018 PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITION OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES

252.223-7008 PROHIBITION OF HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM

252.225-7000 BUY AMERICAN—BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE—BASIC

252.225-7001 BUY AMERICAN AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM—BASIC

252.225-7974 DEVIATION 2020-O0005 REPRESENTATION REGARDING BUSINESS OPERATIONS WITH THE MADURO REGIME (DEVIATION 2020-O0005)

252.232-7003 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS

252.232-7010 LEVIES ON CONTRACT PAYMENTS

252.244-7000 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

252.247-7023 TRANSPORTATION OF SUPPLIES BY SEA

The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply (full text of all FAR/DFARS clauses that contain fill-in information, as well as all local clauses, can be found in the attached Provisions and Clauses Full-Text document):

FAR:

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE

52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE

52.213-2 INVOICES

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT

52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES--REPRESENTATION

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

DFARS:

252.211-7003 ITEM IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION

252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

252.204-7000 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

Adelphi Special Instructions:

ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT 

TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

TYPE OF CONTRACT

GOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE  

TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE

RECEIVING ROOM REQUIREMENT - ALC

PERFORMANCE REQUIRING ACCESS TO COMPUTER SYSTEMS

EXERCISE OF OPTION

EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL

PAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD – INVOICES REQUIRED)

AWARD OF CONTRACT

ADELPHI CONTRACTING DIVISION WEBSITE

NATIONALS PERFORMING UNDER CONTRACT

PAYMENT TERMS

This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as N/A

The following notes apply to this announcement: N/A

Offers are due 5 April 2022, by 3:00 pm Eastern Standard time (EST), via email to Brianna Murphy at brianna.murphy.ctr@army.mil or Alex Cheatham at alexander.k.cheatham.civ@army.mil

For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Brianna Murphy at brianna.murphy.ctr@army.mil or Alex Cheatham at alexander.k.cheatham.civ@army.mil

Please reference solicitation W911QX-22-Q-0070 on any correspondence

Place of Performance: Contractor Facility