Notice of Intent Ansys Lsdyna System Core Software Tender - 146515875

Procurement Summary

Country: USA

Summary: Notice of Intent Ansys Lsdyna System Core Software Licenses

Deadline: 18 Aug 2026

Posting Date: 04 Aug 2026

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Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 146515875

Document Ref. No.: NB731010-26-01197

Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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Tender Details

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE
Contracting Opportunities Announcement Type: Special Notice
Announcement Number: NB731010-26-01197
Subject: Ansys 35 LS-DYNA Large System Core software licenses.
Introduction
This is a notice of intent, not a request for a quotation. A solicitation document will not be issued, and quotations will not be requested.
Purpose
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate a firm-fixed priced purchase order on a sole source basis with Ansys Inc. (TY4MJLKVJJ27) located at 2600 Ansys Dr. Canonsburg, PA 15317. The purpose of this requirement is to procure 35 LS-DYNA Large System Core software licenses. Delivery shall occur by October 1, 2026 with licenses valid through September 30, 2027. The licenses will be used for analysis of finite element models, including pre- and post-processing capabilities, and full compatibility with a large number of existing LS-DYNA input and output files is required.
Authority
This acquisition is being conducted in accordance with FAR 12.102, citing the statutory authority 41 U.S.C. 1901 to solicit from only one source using simplified procedures. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 513210 - Software Publishers with the small business size standard of $47 Million.
Description
The contractor shall provide the following:
Contract Line
Quantity
Description
License Term
0001
35 cores
LSTC LS-DYNA Large System Core - Lease
(10/01/2026-09/30/2027)
The LS-DYNA software license Large System Core Lease shall include technical support, electronic manuals, machine changes, and software upgrades.
Sole Source Determination
The sole source determination is based on the following:
The LS-DYNA software, which includes software upgrades, machine changes, electronic manuals, and technical support, is required for continuation of multiple projects of the NIST Divisions 642 and 731....
Notice ID: nb731010-26-01197

Department/Ind. Agency: commerce, department of

Sub-tier: national institute of standards and technology

Office: dept of commerce nist

Inactive Dates: sep 02, 2026

Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date

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