Renewal of existing and purchase of new software license (CST Microwave Studio) for mission critical electromagnetic simulations

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A. Objective:

To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as listed in section 11B. Note that the specific requirements in section C are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation.

B. Requirements:

(1) Maintenance of existing CST Studio Suite License (License ID: 16694-1) with acceleration token and

(2) One new/additional Perpetual License of CST Studio Suite (License ID: 16694-1) with acceleration token.

C. Responses:

All interested parties should notify this by e-mail within the posted date. Responses shall include:

(I) To what extent each of the specifications can be met.

(II) Include your type of business (i.e. commercial, academia), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business based on the $38,500,000 standard that accompanies NAICS code 511210. If a small business, you must also list any small disadvantaged status you hold [HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), etc.].

(III) Past experience/ performance through the description of completed projects.

(12) Responses to this sources sought synopsis are due no later than 11:59 a.m. eastern standard time24 August 2016. Submissions should be emailed to Adrian Barber adrian.t.barber.civ@mail.mil.

Questions concerning this sources sought synopsis may be directed to Adrian Barber at adrian.t.barber.civ@mail.mil or 301-394-1503. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.

(13) Place of Contract Performance: Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD 21005

(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: 12 months