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The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) has a requirement for LS-DYNA software annual software renewal. The NAICS code is 511210 and the Product/Service Code is 7030. The proposed... The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) has a requirement for LS-DYNA software annual software renewal. The NAICS code is 511210 and the Product/Service Code is 7030. The proposed purchase order is being solicited on a sole-source basis to ANSYS, Inc. The proposed action is for the annual software renewals on LS-DYNA licenses for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source pursuant to FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii). The basis for restricting competition is for the following reason: ANSYS, Inc. is the sole source for federal clients. The NSWCCD intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order to ANSYS using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Interested parties may identify their interest to this requirement by submitting a capabilities statement no later than 03 August 2020. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. However, all responses received by 03 August 2020 at 10:00 AM EST will be considered by the Government. Any questions must be received via e-mail by 28 July 2020 at 10:00 AM EST. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries should be directed to Patricia Vara at patricia.vara@navy.mil.