NOTICE of Intent to SOLE SOURCE - DS Government Solutions

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking to sole source the purchase of the license and support services of the finite element software package ABAQUS from Dassault Systemes Government Solutions Corp. The software is required to simulate complex models for work-related injuries and safety studies. The CDC has been using ABAQUS for 25 years and is pleased with its performance, but currently possesses an outdated license that is incompatible with modern computer systems. The vendor shall provide the updated license and technical support throughout the year. Key features of the software include its ability to handle non-linear materials, large deformation challenges, and thermal-mechanical interactions. • The software must be able to simulate complex models for work-related injuries and safety studies. • The vendor must provide technical support throughout the year. • The software must be able to handle non-linear materials, large deformation challenges, and thermal-mechanical interactions. • The CDC has been using ABAQUS for 25 years and is pleased with its performance. • The current license is outdated and incompatible with modern computer systems.