ABAQUS Software

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to award a firm fixed price (FFP) purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Abaqus Software. (See attached Brand Name Justification).  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a written solicitation will not be issued.  Quotes are being requested under Request for Quotation (RFQ) no. N0016721Q0171.  The NAICS code is 511210 and the business size standard is 38.5 Mil.The provisions and clauses included and/or incorporated in this solicitation document are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular. This RFQ incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2020-09 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)

DPN 20200929.  SEE ATTACHED SOLICITATION FOR CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS.The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quote, conforming to the solicitation that will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.  The Government intends to evaluate all timely quotes received from eligible quoters on a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis.  The Government intends to evaluate quotations and award a contract without discussions with quoters.  The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. Evaluation Factors (in order of importance)Technical –  Quotes must reflect the required specifications included in the RFQ. Price – Quotes must include all applicable costs. See 52.212-2- EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS, incorporated into this solicitation for additional information regarding the evaluation process for this award. Questions/clarification regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email to chelsea.bligh@navy.mil by Tuesday 21 June 2021 11:00 AM EST.  Quote packages are due by 23 June 2021 2:00 PM EST. Late quotes will not be considered.  Quote packages shall be sent to chelsea.bligh@navy.mil and contain a cover sheet that provides the following information: Official Company Name;Point of contact including name and phone number; andDUNS number. The Point of Contact for this acquisition is Chelsea Bligh, at chelsea.bligh@navy.mil